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Expose Hospitals Violating Price Transparency Act

12/29/2022, 5:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4414

Expose Hospitals Violating Price Transparency Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to publish a list of hospitals that are not in compliance with the hospital price transparency rule, which requires hospitals to provide clear, accessible pricing information online about the items and services they provide. The list must include any hospitals that have received a written communication from the CMS about potential noncompliance.

The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on compliance and enforcement of the price transparency rule, including recommendations for improving price transparency to patients, employers, and the public.

Current Status of Bill S 4414

Bill S 4414 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2022. Bill S 4414 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 15, 2022.  Bill S 4414's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 15, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4414

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4414

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4414

Expose Hospitals Violating Price Transparency Act
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish a list of hospitals found to be in noncompliance with the hospital price transparency rule.
Expose Hospitals Violating Price Transparency Act

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