Requires DOH to evaluate hospital compliance with federal hospital price transparency requirements.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health to monitor and evaluate hospitals for compliance with federal rules on price transparency. The state agency will use methods such as reviewing complaints and auditing hospital websites to check if facilities are properly displaying their standard charges online. If a hospital is found noncompliant, the department can issue warnings, demand a corrective action plan, or impose civil monetary penalties that will be published on the department's website. Additionally, the department must publish an annual report detailing these compliance findings and any recommendations for the Governor and Legislature.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 7, 2026
Last action May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee
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Jerry Walker
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