Becker's Healthcare April 17, 2025
Pricing transparency has been an issue in the US for 100+ years. Not since families traded a chicken for a house visit in the early 1900s has pricing really been clear – and today’s insurance environment has worsened the confusion. Pricing differences are especially important for the 1 in 12 Americans who don’t have health insurance.
But we are making progress. In 2019, the U.S. government mandated that hospitals provide clear pricing details for procedures, and while not all hospitals are yet in compliance, many are. In March 2025, the White House issued a new presidential action under the mantle of Making America Healthy Again, doubling down on its 2019 initiative with a new proclamation on Empowering Patients with Clear,...







