Modifies provisions relating to hospital price transparency laws

Summary

The bill bars any hospital that is not materially compliant with federal price‑transparency laws on the day a service is provided from starting or continuing a collection action against the patient for that charge. Patients could sue the hospital to confirm non‑compliance, and the hospital would have to halt collection while the case is pending. If a court finds the hospital was out of compliance, the hospital must refund the debt, pay the patient an equal penalty, cover the patient’s legal costs, and erase any credit‑report entry.

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