A coalition of hospital groups lost their attempt to block the Trump administration from requiring hospitals to disclose the prices they privately negotiate with insurers
Judge Carl Nichols of the US District Court for the District of Columbia on Tuesday rejected the industry groups' contention that the Trump administration exceeded its authority and violated the First Amendment when it approved a rule last November that would force hospitals to make these rates public by 2021.The historic rule stems from an executive order President Donald Trump issued last summer. The administration argues that such price transparency will help reduce health care costs.
"The plaintiffs -- who include Association of American Medical Colleges, Federation of American Hospitals, National Association of Children's Hospitals and three hospitals -- argued that disclosing the rates could confuse patients because those prices are different than their out-of-pocket obligations. How much consumers actually pay for hospital services depends on their insurance plans, including their deductibles, and how much medical care they've had during the year.
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