The study aims to evaluate how well hospitals comply with price transparency requirements, particularly for those serving disadvantaged populations.
Cross-sectional study design
Assessment of hospitals' compliance with price transparency
Comparison based on care levels for disadvantaged populations
Variable compliance rates identified across different hospitals
Lower compliance rates observed in hospitals with a higher focus on disadvantaged populations
Implications suggest potential gaps in access to price information for vulnerable communities
Abstract
This cross-sectional study investigates rates of hospital compliance with payer-negotiated price transparency by extent of care for disadvantaged populations.