Bill > HB2241

This bill amends the Health Care Facilities Act to require hospitals and medical offices to provide greater transparency regarding their prices for services. Specifically, hospitals must publish a comprehensive list of all standard charges for every item and service they offer, including gross charges, negotiated rates with insurers (both minimum and maximum, de-identified), and discounted cash prices, in a machine-readable digital format on their website. They must also provide a consumer-friendly list of prices for at least 300 "shoppable services" (services that can be scheduled in advance), including at least 70 services specified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medical offices, defined as practitioners or facilities charging for services but excluding hospitals, pharmacies, or pharmacists, must also make available a list of standard charges for their most frequently provided services (those provided at least 50 times annually), including gross charges, negotiated rates, and discounted cash prices. This information must be updated at least annually, and medical offices without websites must post a written notice about price availability. The bill also establishes reporting requirements for hospitals to the Department of Health, a complaint submission process, and outlines penalties for non-compliance, including civil fines and potential ineligibility for certain state funding programs.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2241