This bill adds a new chapter to Title 23 of the General Laws entitled "Disclosure of Prices - Medical Facility Items." It requires healthcare facilities to make public a digital file that contains a list of all standard charges for all facility items or services. Facilities must also provide a consumer-friendly list of standard charges for a limited set of shoppable services. The bill specifies the information that must be included in the lists, such as a description of each facility item or service, the charges for each individual facility item or service, and any applicable billing codes. The lists must be displayed on the facility's publicly accessible website.
The bill also requires facilities to maintain a list of all standard charges for all facility items or services and ensure that the list is available to the public at all times. The list must include a description of each facility item or service, the charges for each individual facility item or service, and any codes used by the facility for accounting or billing purposes. The information must be published in a single digital file in a machine-readable format and displayed prominently on the facility's website.