A 4944
Requires DOH to evaluate hospital compliance with federal hospital price transparency requirements.
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Bill overview
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) to ensure hospitals in the state comply with federal hospital price transparency requirements. The DOH will evaluate each hospital’s compliance and can take action if noncompliance is found, including issuing warnings, requesting corrective plans, and imposing civil monetary penalties. The bill also establishes a process for hospitals to appeal penalties and outlines how penalties will be determined and reported.
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Primary sponsor
Jerry Walker
Cosponsor
Vincent Kearney
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