Bill would require hospitals to post prices on walls starting 2028
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Sponsor: Mariannette Miller-Meeks · Representative · IA
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Official title: Prices on the Wall Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Health care
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Starting in 2028, hospitals, surgery centers, labs, and imaging providers would have to post prices for common services on their walls.
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What does this do?
The "Prices on the Wall Act of 2026" would require hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, labs, and imaging providers to physically post prices for common "shoppable services" starting January 1, 2028. Facilities would display discounted cash prices, or if unavailable, average self-pay prices from the past three years or standard listed charges. HHS would decide exactly where in facilities these prices must be posted.
Who does it affect?
This affects patients who use hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, labs, or imaging services, especially those paying out of pocket. It also affects the facilities themselves, which must determine, update, and display the pricing information.
Why does it matter?
Facilities would need to identify and maintain accurate pricing data and determine appropriate posting locations, creating new administrative requirements. Patients would gain direct, in-building access to cost information without needing to search online or ask staff.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 23, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Jul 21, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 21.