CHCF April 5, 2021
Stories that caught our attention
A new rule meant to shine a light on hospital prices nationwide may instead be revealing the sometimes glacial pace of change in the sprawling, $4 trillion American health care system.
The Trump administration rule, which took effect January 1, requires hospitals to disclose the reimbursement rates they privately negotiate with insurers and the discounts they offer self-paying patients. Hospitals are required to publicly share the data with an online tool, according to a KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) report.
When it is accessible, the pricing data offers a startling insight into who pays what at the hospital. It’s a glimpse behind the curtain, “the first full look inside the...
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