Ohio Leads Nation with Law Mandating Hospital Price Transparency
Heartland Institute
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Ohio has enacted a law mandating hospitals to publish pricing information for at least 500 "shoppable services," fully aligning with federal price transparency rules introduced in 2021. Signed by Governor Mike DeWine on January 3, 2024, the legislation aims to alleviate patient concerns over unexpected bills and unclear pricing. Hospitals that fail to comply will be barred from collecting medical debts or reporting negative credit data. Despite a nationwide push for transparency, compliance remains low, with only 21% of hospitals meeting federal standards, and Ohio showing just 13%.
