COLUMBUS, OH — A new state law requiring all hospitals in Ohio to publicly list their service prices went into effect Thursday, marking a major shift in healthcare transparency.
The Hospital Price Transparency Act, championed by State Representatives Ron Ferguson (R-Wintersville) and Tim Barhorst (R-Fort Loramie), is designed to give patients clear information about medical costs before receiving care.
The law mandates that hospitals publish the exact prices of services online in dollars and cents, allowing patients to compare costs and avoid unexpected bills…