CMS ramped up price transparency enforcement in 2023
CMS fined 12 additional hospitals in 2023 for alleged price transparency violations.
Stay updated with breaking news from Kell West. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
CMS fined 12 additional hospitals in 2023 for alleged price transparency violations.
Kell West Regional Hospital in Wichita Falls, TX is appealing a $117,260 fine for alleged price transparency violations.
Kell West Regional Hospital officials said the hospital is now in compliance with federal price transparency requirements and are planning to appeal a fine handed down by CMS.
CMS recently fined two hospitals for alleged violations of its price transparency rule. These fines are only the third and fourth penalties issued by the agency since the rule took effect on January 1, 2021. These fines may become more common — CMS also announced that it is updating its enforcement process for the rule.
CMS issued fines to two hospitals for alleged price transparency violations.