Pennsylvania HB1469 mandates hospital price transparency and prohibits debt collection actions against patients for noncompliant hospitals.

Pennsylvania HB1469 requires hospitals to disclose prices for certain items and services, including a list of standard charges for all hospital items or services. Hospitals must make these lists publicly available, formatted in a readable and widely used digital file. The bill also prohibits hospitals from taking collection actions against patients for noncompliant hospitals, including referring debts to debt collectors or suing patients. Civil penalties can be imposed for violations, and hospitals must report annually on facility fees.

Pennsylvania HB1469 mandates hospital price transparency and prohibits debt collection actions against patients for noncompliant hospitals.

Pennsylvania HB1469 requires hospitals to disclose prices for certain items and services, including a list of standard charges for all hospital items or services. Hospitals must make these lists publicly available, formatted in a readable and widely used digital file. The bill also prohibits hospitals from taking collection actions against patients for noncompliant hospitals, including referring debts to debt collectors or suing patients. Civil penalties can be imposed for violations, and hospitals must report annually on facility fees.