S.4026

Requires DOH to evaluate hospital compliance with federal hospital price transparency requirements.

Introduced·3/19/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S4026 mandates the Department of Health to ensure hospital compliance with federal price transparency requirements and evaluate their.

New Jersey S4026 requires the Department of Health to mandate compliance with federal hospital price transparency requirements for all hospitals in the state. The Department must evaluate hospital adherence to these federal requirements under 45 C.F.R. Part 180. If a hospital is found noncompliant, the Department can issue a written warning, request a corrective action plan, or impose a civil monetary penalty. The penalty amount varies based on the hospital's bed count, with a maximum of $5,500 for hospitals with over 550 beds. The Department can publish the penalty on its website.

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Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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History

Mar 19

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee