Provide for pricing transparency requirements for hospitals

This bill requires Montana hospitals to publicly display their pricing information on their websites and provide it in machine-readable formats. It directly affects hospitals by mandating they publish detailed lists of standard charges for all items and services, including gross charges, negotiated rates, and discounted cash prices. The law also requires hospitals to report data to the Department of Public Health and Human Services and prohibits noncompliant hospitals from collecting debt. Additionally, the bill establishes a private right of action for individuals to enforce these transparency requirements.