Requires DOH to evaluate hospital compliance with federal hospital price transparency requirements.*

New Jersey's S 1984 requires hospitals to publish clear, detailed pricing information online. Hospitals must provide a machine-readable file showing standard charges for all services - including gross charges, negotiated rates with insurers, and cash prices - and a simplified list for common "shoppable" services like elective procedures. This applies to all New Jersey hospitals subject to federal price transparency rules (excluding VA/Military hospitals and state forensic hospitals), mandating free, accessible, and searchable data without login requirements. The bill aims to help patients compare costs before receiving care, using standardized formats like XML or CSV as specified by federal guidelines.