NE Washington News

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) emphasized the importance of legislative action to empower Americans with health care price transparency. In response to President Biden's comments on the topic at his State of the Union Address, Chair Rodgers stated, “Establishing a patient’s right to know how much they are going to pay for care is foundational to lowering costs, improving competition, and creating a more functional health care system.”

Chair Rodgers highlighted the House's efforts in passing the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, which aims to enhance existing price transparency regulations and make transparency a legal requirement. She urged for swift action from Senate Leader Schumer on this bipartisan initiative, stating, “If he is serious about making meaningful, bipartisan progress on this issue, he should tell Leader Schumer to promptly take up the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. Actions speak louder than words, and the House has taken clear decisive action to improve our healthcare system in the United States.”

The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act is seen as a crucial step towards providing Americans with the necessary tools to make informed decisions about their healthcare costs. Chair Rodgers' call for legislative action underscores the importance of transparency in driving down costs and enhancing competition within the healthcare industry.