Radiology Business February 26, 2025
Marty Stempniak

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at bolstering healthcare price transparency across radiology and other specialties.

During his first term, the administration in 2019 finalized a rule that would require hospitals to provide upfront pricing for several imaging studies. Trump noted that implementing these provisions could cut costs for employers while saving the healthcare system billions.

However, the White House noted progress on price transparency has “stalled” since then, and the administration wants to reignite interest.

“The American people deserve better,” the Feb. 25 executive order states. “Making America healthy again will require empowering individuals with the best information possible to inform their life and healthcare choices. By building on the historic efforts...

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