SB953 mandates hospital price transparency and restricts debt collection actions if hospitals fail to comply.

SB953 requires hospitals to make their Medicare reimbursement rates public by October 1, 2025. It prohibits hospitals from taking collection actions against patients if they are not in material compliance with hospital price transparency laws. Patients can sue if they believe noncompliance occurred. The Department of Health will assess hospital performance and publish a list of poorly performing hospitals. Hospitals found in violation must refund payments and pay penalties. The bill takes effect upon approval.

SB953 mandates hospital price transparency and restricts debt collection actions if hospitals fail to comply.

SB953 requires hospitals to make their Medicare reimbursement rates public by October 1, 2025. It prohibits hospitals from taking collection actions against patients if they are not in material compliance with hospital price transparency laws. Patients can sue if they believe noncompliance occurred. The Department of Health will assess hospital performance and publish a list of poorly performing hospitals. Hospitals found in violation must refund payments and pay penalties. The bill takes effect upon approval.