Regards hospital price information availability

HB 704 requires hospitals to make their pricing information more transparent by posting detailed lists of standard charges on their websites. The bill defines specific pricing terms, such as "gross charge" and "discounted cash price," and mandates that hospitals provide this data in a digital format that computers can easily read. Hospitals must display these prices for all items and services, including negotiated rates for different insurance plans and costs for patients paying out of pocket. This law directly affects hospitals in the state, forcing them to update their online platforms to show clear, machine-readable pricing details for both inpatient and outpatient care.