PatientRightsAdvocate.org Calls on Gov. Stitt to Swiftly Sign Hospital Price Transparency Legislation
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PatientRightsAdvocate.org Calls on Gov. Stitt to Swiftly Sign Hospital Price Transparency Legislation

PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA) applauded today’s bipartisan passage by the Oklahoma Legislature of major legislation to deliver hospital price transparency for Oklahomans and urged Governor Kevin Stitt to sign the bill without delay. If enacted, Senate Bill 889 would require Oklahoma hospitals to post the exact prices of available services online for upfront public viewing, with mechanisms included for state enforcement and patient protection.

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PatientRightsAdvocate.org Launches New York City Hospital Price Finder
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PatientRightsAdvocate.org Launches New York City Hospital Price Finder

PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA) announced the New York City Hospital Price Finder Tool, empowering all who are treated in New York City hospitals with free access to all available prices so they can compare, prevent overcharges, and have recourse for surprise bills. Patients, employers, unions, and researchers in New York City are now able to search all posted prices by hospital, procedure, plan, and code at NYCHospitalPrices.org.

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OHIO: Governor DeWine Signs Bipartisan Hospital Price Transparency Bill
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OHIO: Governor DeWine Signs Bipartisan Hospital Price Transparency Bill

Today, PatientRightsAdvocate.org released the following statement applauding Ohio Governor Dewine signing Bipartisan Hospital Price Transparency Bill.

"We applaud Governor DeWine for signing this historic bill into law and ringing in the new year with full hospital price transparency for Ohioans. The Barhorst-Ferguson legislation makes Ohio the first state in the nation to codify the federal rule first enacted by President Trump and require upfront prices in dollars and cents so that patients can protect themselves from overcharges and choose affordable care. As 2025 unfolds, we expect other states to follow Ohio's impressive lead and pass similar measures to empower healthcare consumers with the price information they deserve."

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PatientRightsAdvocate.org Calls on Gov. DeWine to Swiftly Sign Hospital Price Transparency Legislation  
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PatientRightsAdvocate.org Calls on Gov. DeWine to Swiftly Sign Hospital Price Transparency Legislation  

PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA) applauded today’s bipartisan passage by the Ohio General Assembly of major legislation to deliver hospital price transparency for Ohioans and urged Governor Mike DeWine to sign the bill without delay. The legislation, originally introduced as House Bill 49 by Ohio State Representatives Tim Barhorst (District 85) and Ron Ferguson (District 96) in February 2023, was passed unanimously by both chambers as an amendment to H.B. 173. If enacted, it would require Ohio hospitals to post the prices of available services online for upfront public viewing. 

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Tribute to Harris Rosen
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Tribute to Harris Rosen

PatientRightsAdvocate.org honors Harris Rosen, the entrepreneur behind the Rosen Hotels & Resorts, operating a successful hotel chain with properties throughout Orlando’s theme park region. Others also knew him for his community philanthropy, revitalizing underserved communities and providing college scholarships and preschool educations.

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PatientRightsAdvocate.org Launches Colorado Hospital Price Finder Tool
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PatientRightsAdvocate.org Launches Colorado Hospital Price Finder Tool

Today, PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA) announced the Colorado Hospital Price Finder Tool, empowering Coloradans with free access to all available Colorado hospital prices so they can compare options, prevent overcharges, and have recourse for surprise bills. Patients, employers, unions, and researchers in the Centennial State are now able to search all posted prices by hospital, procedure, and code at ColoradoHospitalPrices.com 

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PatientRightsAdvocate.org Applauds Theo Von and JD Vance’s Discussion on Price Transparency
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PatientRightsAdvocate.org Applauds Theo Von and JD Vance’s Discussion on Price Transparency

Following Theo Von’s podcast episode with Senator JD Vance, Cynthia Fisher, Founder and Chairman of PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA), applauded Von and Vance’s discussion on price transparency

"In no other industry do we accept hidden prices. PatientRightsAdvocate.org applauds JD Vance for joining a host of voices from both sides of the aisle in supporting healthcare price transparency. We will continue to urge policymakers to act on price transparency until lower costs are finally delivered for the American people and our economy.” - PRA Founder and Chairman Cynthia Fisher.

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PatientRightsAdvocate.org’s Vice Presidential Debate Response
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PatientRightsAdvocate.org’s Vice Presidential Debate Response

Following the 2024 Vice Presidential debate, Cynthia Fisher, Founder and Chairman of PatientRightsAdvocate.org, applauded the conversation on price transparency:

“Healthcare price transparency rightfully took center stage in the Vice Presidential Debate, underscoring the resounding bipartisan support that this critical issue enjoys nationwide. PatientRightsAdvocate.org urges lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to take swift action to ensure true price transparency, which will deliver greater choice, protect patients, and lower the costs of care and coverage.”

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New Poll: An Overwhelming 92% of Americans Support Healthcare Price Transparency
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New Poll: An Overwhelming 92% of Americans Support Healthcare Price Transparency

PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA) released a new poll conducted by Echelon Insights and Social Sphere that found price transparency in healthcare continues to be one of the most significant issues for the overwhelming majority of Americans.

The poll conducted among Likely Electorate voters nationwide, surveyed August 23-27, found 92% Support requirements for hospitals and insurers to provide real prices upfront

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