Ohio lawmakers have passed hospital price transparency legislation that now heads to Gov. Mike DeWine's desk for his signature, The Columbus Dispatch reported Dec. 19.
Three things to know:
1. The legislation would require hospitals to post a list of standard charges for their services, both with and without insurance, according to the report. Hospitals would also be required to publish the cost for at least 300 shoppable services.
2. Hospitals that do not want to publish a price list for shoppable services can offer an online price estimate instead, according to the report. They are not permitted to sell patients' personal data from the estimator or use it for targeted advertising.
3. The Ohio Department of Health would be required to fine violators and publish a list of those who do not comply with the law.