Support Clear Health Care Pricing: Endorse Transparency Act

I am writing to you as a concerned citizen, urging you to prioritize and support the passage of S.3548 - the Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act, also known as the Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0. This critical legislation aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance transparency around hospital and insurer prices, a step that is crucial for ending over-charging in healthcare and providing Americans with clear, upfront pricing for healthcare services. For far too long, the lack of transparent healthcare pricing has left many of us unable to ascertain the actual costs of healthcare services we need, at a time when healthcare expenses are increasingly becoming a significant burden. The requirement for hospitals to disclose their prices in a format that is understandable and accessible to consumers is imperative for fostering a competitive pricing environment and ensuring that patients can make informed decisions about their healthcare. I strongly support the provision for hospitals to compile and make public, in a consumer-friendly format, their standard charges for each service and item they offer. This act also importantly addresses the need for site-neutral payments to eliminate unnecessary overcharges. The passage of similar transparency legislation by the House demonstrates a bipartisan commitment to this cause, and I encourage you to take a stand for your constituents by supporting this bill. By voting in favor of requiring hospital price transparency, you will be taking a significant step towards improving our healthcare system, making it more transparent, competitive, and fair. Your support for this bill will directly impact the lives of countless Americans, making healthcare costs more manageable and predictable. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust in your dedication to the welfare of your constituents and look forward to your support of the Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0.