Bill No. 889 aims to enhance transparency in hospital pricing by requiring hospitals to publicly disclose a comprehensive list of standard charges for all items and services they provide. The bill mandates that hospitals maintain a digital file in a machine-readable format that includes detailed pricing information, such as gross charges, de-identified minimum and maximum negotiated charges, and discounted cash prices. Additionally, hospitals must create a consumer-friendly list of at least 300 shoppable services, which must be updated annually and made accessible without requiring user accounts or personal information. The State Department of Health is authorized to monitor compliance and take action against hospitals that fail to adhere to these requirements.

The bill also includes provisions that prohibit noncompliant hospitals from initiating collection actions against patients for debts incurred while the hospital is out of compliance. If a hospital is found to be materially noncompliant, it must refund any payments made by patients and may face penalties, including attorney fees and costs. Furthermore, the bill repeals previous sections of the Transparency in Health Care Prices Act, streamlining the legal framework for hospital pricing transparency. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.