Bill > SB00264

This bill requires all health care providers to provide patients with a cost estimate for medical services before treatment is administered. The proposed legislation aims to increase transparency in healthcare pricing by mandating that patients receive an advance breakdown of expected costs for any medical services they are about to receive. While the bill does not provide extensive details about the specific format or depth of these cost estimates, its primary goal appears to be helping patients understand potential financial obligations before undergoing medical procedures or treatments. By requiring providers to share this information upfront, the bill seeks to empower patients with financial information that can help them make more informed decisions about their healthcare and potentially avoid unexpected medical bills. This type of legislation is part of a broader trend toward increasing healthcare cost transparency and helping patients better manage their medical expenses.

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