Publication
Public Awareness and Use of Price Transparency: Report From a National Survey.
July 17, 2024
By David Muhlestein, Yuvraj Pathak
Key takeaways
A national survey conducted in late 2023 to early 2024 found that 27% of U.S. adults knew hospitals must publish prices, and 19% had looked up a price before a hospital visit. Meanwhile, 78% supported stronger penalties for nondisclosure. The findings highlight the importance of public awareness alongside healthcare price transparency requirements.
Summarized with AI
A national survey found limited awareness and use of hospital price information, alongside strong support for enforcement. Yuvraj Pathak and David Muhlestein examine the implications for public education and transparency policy.