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Mr. Armstrong

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Patients comparing diagnostic-imaging prices: supporting evidence

2 identified effects across 2 analyzed clauses in 1 bill.

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S2355-119

Reported

Patients Deserve Price Tags Act

Mr. Armstrong’s recorded connection

Cosponsored this bill

  • Potential benefit to Patients comparing diagnostic-imaging prices

    Lower barriers to participation

Summary unavailable

4. Imaging services price transparency Section 2718A of the Public Health Service Act, as amended by section 3, is further amended by adding at the end the following: (d)Imaging services price transparency(1)In generalBeginning January 1 of the year that begins on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act, each applicable imaging service p…
  • Potential benefit to Patients comparing diagnostic-imaging prices

    Lower barriers to participation

This clause introduces a reporting or study requirement and a compliance mandate: Requires imaging service providers (not already covered by hospital transparency) to publish pricing for all imaging services, including gross charges and negotiated rates, beginning July 2027. It is likely beneficial for Healthcare consumers needing imaging services (cost down). It likely creates costs, burdens, barriers, or risks for Freestanding imaging centers and radiology providers (compliance burden up).

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