MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — Republican state lawmakers want greater pricing transparency for hospitals.
The bill would allow the Department of Health Services to fine hospitals up to $10,000 per day for failing to follow price transparency requirements.
That mirrors federal requirements but would add penalties for non-compliance and require DHS to provide the public with a list of hospitals that violate the requirements.
Hospitals would have to provide a list of standard charges for certain items and services.
The Wisconsin Hospitals Association says the bill is unnecessary.
