An Act relative to health care transparency
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to health care transparency, aims to increase transparency in the healthcare system. It mandates that hospitals and healthcare providers provide patients with clear and accessible information about their costs, including charges for services, procedures, and supplies. The goal is to empower patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare and to promote greater accountability within the healthcare industry. The bill also supports a study to further examine transparency issues.
Key provisions
- Requires hospitals to provide patients with itemized bills.
- Mandates the posting of standard charges for common procedures online.
- Supports a study to examine transparency challenges and potential solutions.
- Addresses the provision of cost estimates to patients before services are rendered.
Who is affected
- Patients
- Hospitals
- Healthcare Providers
- The Healthcare Industry
Notable changes
- Increases patient access to cost information.
- Promotes greater price transparency in healthcare.
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