Judge Rules for HHS in Price Transparency Case

Judge Rules for HHS in Price Transparency Case

A federal judge ruled against the American Hospital Association (AHA) on Tuesday in its lawsuit attempting to block an HHS rule pushing for price transparency. The judge ruled in favor of the department, which requires hospitals to reveal private, negotiated rates with insurers beginning Jan. 1.  The AHA stated they are requesting an expedited review as they are concerned with the significant burden this will place on hospitals when resources are already stretched thin as a result of the pandemic and increased patient care needed.  Click here to read the full brief.