An Act relative to health care transparency
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to health care transparency,’ aims to increase public access to information about healthcare costs and quality. It requires hospitals and insurers to provide more detailed cost data to patients and the public, allowing for greater price comparison and informed healthcare decisions. The bill also seeks to improve transparency regarding hospital quality metrics and patient outcomes. Ultimately, the goal is to empower patients to make better choices about their healthcare.
Key provisions
- Requires hospitals to provide patients with a cost estimate for services before treatment.
- Mandates insurers to disclose more detailed information about their pricing and coverage policies.
- Requires hospitals to report quality metrics to the public.
- Supports a study to examine the impact of healthcare transparency on patient outcomes and costs.
- Addresses transparency regarding hospital billing practices.
Who is affected
- Patients
- Hospitals
- Health Insurers
- Healthcare Providers
- The Public
Notable changes
- Increases the availability of cost information for healthcare services.
- Promotes price comparison among healthcare providers.
- Supports a study to evaluate the effectiveness of transparency measures.
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