Transparent PRICE Act

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0 .
The Transparent PRICE Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3281, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase transparency in healthcare pricing for consumers.

The bill requires hospitals to disclose the prices they charge for their services, including the negotiated rates with insurance companies. This information would be made available to the public in a user-friendly format, allowing patients to compare prices and make more informed decisions about their healthcare.

Additionally, the Transparent PRICE Act aims to prevent surprise medical bills by requiring healthcare providers to give patients an estimate of the cost of their services before they are provided. This would help patients avoid unexpected expenses and better plan for their healthcare needs. Overall, the Transparent PRICE Act seeks to empower consumers by providing them with more information about healthcare costs and helping them make more informed decisions about their medical care.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3281

Introduced on
2023-05-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/15/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0 .
The Transparent PRICE Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3281, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase transparency in healthcare pricing for consumers.

The bill requires hospitals to disclose the prices they charge for their services, including the negotiated rates with insurance companies. This information would be made available to the public in a user-friendly format, allowing patients to compare prices and make more informed decisions about their healthcare.

Additionally, the Transparent PRICE Act aims to prevent surprise medical bills by requiring healthcare providers to give patients an estimate of the cost of their services before they are provided. This would help patients avoid unexpected expenses and better plan for their healthcare needs. Overall, the Transparent PRICE Act seeks to empower consumers by providing them with more information about healthcare costs and helping them make more informed decisions about their medical care.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo promote hospital and insurer price transparency.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Civil actions and liability
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Freedom of information
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Health information and medical records
Hospital care
Medicaid
Medicare

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action5/17/2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0 .