Legislation Introduced to Increase Hospital Pricing Transparency

Saturday, June 7th, 2025 -- 6:50 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) -Republican lawmakers introduce legislation to increase transparency in hospital pricing.

Advocate MD owner Dr. Nicole Hemkes believes some of the complexities of medical costs are designed to keep charges hidden and very difficult for healthcare consumers to understand and navigate.

In a release, the Wisconsin Hospitals Association says Wisconsin ranks first in the country in hospital price transparency.

The legislation authored by Senators Julian Bradley and Mary Felzkowski and Representative Bob Wittke, would require hospitals to publish clear, accessible pricing information online for both common procedures and the full range of hospital services.

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