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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently imposed financial penalties for the first time against two hospitals for failure to comply with the Hospital Price Transparency Rule requirements. According to the Notices of Imposition of Civil Monetary Penalty (“Notices”), which CMS posts on its website, the two hospitals were fined over $1,000,000... READ MORE

Beginning January 1, 2021, hospitals across the country must publicly post the prices they charge for items and services, including payer-specific negotiated rates. Despite multiple legal challenges and calls for a delay in enforcement due to COVID-19, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has remained unwavering in its commitment to move forward... READ MORE