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Hospital pricing transparency — Legislative findings.

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-9-314
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(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Under 45 C.F.R. Part 180, each hospital operating in the United States is required to provide clear, accessible pricing information online about the items and services that the hospital provides; and (2) Easy-to-understand pricing information is essential to support patients, prevent fraud, and protect consumers from unfair medical bills. (b)(1) A hospital licensed in this state shall comply with 45 C.F.R. (2) If the Department of Health finds that a hospital licensed in this state has not complied with 45 C.F.R. Part 180, as existing on January 1, 2023, then the department shall fine the hospital two hundred fifty dollars ($250) per day for noncompliance.
Source: Arkansas General Assembly, Acts of 2021-2026 (arkleg.state.ar.us)URL: https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2023R%2FPublic%2F&file=482.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2023%2F2023RFetched: 11/8/2026

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