How To Compare Costs For Services, Procedures At Minnesota Hospitals

CBS Minnesota

February 15, 2022

Most of us check the price of something before we buy it, but that’s not always readily available during a visit to the doctor.

A federal law that went into effect last year says hospitals are “required to provide clear, accessible pricing information about the items and services they provide,” according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

But a new report from Patient Rights Advocate, a watchdog nonprofit group, found that 85% of 1,000 randomly selected hospitals aren’t in full compliance with the price transparency law.

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