Ohio Senate Poised to Vote on Revised Hospital Price Transparency Bill

Legislation requiring hospitals to publish cost estimates faces changes that align it more closely with federal rules.

The bill initially mandated hospitals to post actual prices but now allows for cost estimates.
Provisions preventing noncompliant hospitals from suing over unpaid bills have been removed.
The Ohio Hospital Association supports the revised bill, citing better alignment with federal regulations.
The Senate committee's vote could determine if the bill returns to the House or goes to a conference committee.
Advocates argue the changes dilute the bill's effectiveness in promoting price transparency.