Becker's Healthcare December 31, 2024
Andrew Cass

CMS has fined two hospitals for alleged price transparency violations, according to a Dec. 30 update on its price transparency enforcement website.

Baytown (Texas) Medical Center was fined $50,711 for alleged violations and West Chase Houston Hospital was fined $44,251. Both fines were imposed Dec. 19, according to CMS records.

Both hospitals have 30 or fewer beds, according to their fine notices. Neither hospital immediately responded to a request for comment...

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Topics: CMS, Govt Agencies, Health System / Hospital, Healthcare System, Pricing / Spending, Provider
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