INDIANAPOLIS — A new report reveals that dozens of Indiana hospitals are keeping patients in the dark regarding the true cost of healthcare.
According to the federal government, 34 hospitals across the Hoosier state have been formally warned for failing to comply with federal hospital price transparency requirements.
The non-compliant facilities are part of a nationwide sweep where more than 500 hospitals were flagged for vague, incomplete, or difficult-to-access pricing data. Consumer advocates say these practices prevent families and employers from understanding medical costs before a bill ever arrives…