Hospital price transparency helps Americans know the cost of a hospital item or service before receiving it. Starting January 1st, 2021, each hospital operating in the United States was required to provide clear, accessible pricing information online about the items and services they promote in two ways. The first was as a comprehensive machine-readable file with items and services, and the second was a display of shoppable services in a consumer-friendly format. This information makes it easier for consumers to shop and compare prices across hospitals and estimate the cost of care before going to the hospital. If you do not have access to this information, I ask you to please report it to your state. Thank you.