Hospital and ASC Price Transparency Act of 2023

The Hospital and ASC Price Transparency Act of 2023 requires hospitals (starting January 1, 2026) and ambulatory surgical centers (starting January 1, 2028) that receive Medicare payments to publicly disclose detailed pricing information for at least 300 "shoppable services" (services consumers can schedule in advance). Facilities must provide standard charges, discounted cash prices, and payer-specific negotiated rates in a consumer-friendly, machine-readable format that's free and accessible online without requiring subscriptions or personal information. Non-compliant facilities face daily civil monetary penalties of up to $2 million per year, with hardship waivers available for rural or underserved facilities. The Department of Health and Human Services will monitor compliance and publish enforcement information on its website, including details about non-compliant facilities and penalties imposed.