A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 21.
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The "Prices on the Wall Act of 2026" seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act. This legislation would require various healthcare facilities to display prices on their walls. Specifically, it targets hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, laboratories, and imaging service providers. These entities would be required to post dollar amounts for certain shoppable services or clinical diagnostic laboratory tests. The requirement is set to begin on January 1, 2028.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill increases transparency for consumers by requiring healthcare facilities to post clear pricing for shoppable services.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates public disclosure of prices, enhancing transparency in how healthcare services are priced.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Increased price transparency helps low-income households budget for and compare costs of medical services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Price Transparency for Hospital Services: Hospitals must post the discounted cash price for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services-specified shoppable services in inpatient and outpatient settings (Section 2, subsection f(1)). This provides specific dollar amounts for services that can be scheduled in advance.
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Price Clarity for Surgical Centers: Ambulatory surgical centers would be required to post the discounted cash price for specified shoppable services (Section 2, subsection f(2)). If a discounted cash price is not available, they must post the median cash price charged to self-pay individuals over the previous three years.
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Transparent Laboratory Costs: Laboratories must post the discounted cash price for specified clinical diagnostic laboratory tests (Section 2, subsection f(3)). If no such price exists, they must post the gross charge for the test.
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Accessible Imaging Service Pricing: Providers and suppliers of imaging services must post the discounted cash price for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services-specified shoppable services (Section 2, subsection f(4)). In cases where no discounted cash price exists, the gross charge must be posted.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increased price transparency helps low-income households budget for and compare costs of medical services. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The requirement for hospitals to post discounted cash prices benefits middle-class families managing their own healthcare costs. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Price transparency may assist urban residents in navigating diverse healthcare options.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill increases transparency for consumers by requiring healthcare facilities to post clear pricing for shoppable services.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates public disclosure of prices, enhancing transparency in how healthcare services are priced.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Transparency in pricing can help low-income individuals avoid unexpected healthcare costs.
- 7/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 21.
- 7/20/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 6/23/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan