Hospitals must disclose Medicare reimbursement rates and face penalties for noncompliance with price transparency laws.
This bill mandates that hospitals in Hawaii disclose their Medicare reimbursement rates and post them publicly. The Department of Health will assess hospital compliance with federal price transparency laws and can provide technical assistance to improve performance. Hospitals found to be out of compliance cannot take collection actions against patients or guarantors. Patients can sue if they believe a hospital did not comply with price transparency laws. The bill also outlines penalties for noncompliance, including refunds, penalties, and removal of negative credit reports.
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