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flag Oklahoma launches free tool to help residents compare hospital prices and avoid surprise bills.

flag Oklahoma has launched a free online tool, OklahomaHospitalPrices.org, allowing residents to compare hospital prices for medical procedures, aiming to prevent surprise bills and overcharges. flag The tool, developed by the nonprofit PatientRightsAdvocate, supports Senate Bill 889, which mandates price transparency for all state hospitals and bans noncompliant facilities from collecting medical debt starting November 1, 2025. flag Only 12% of Oklahoma hospitals were fully compliant with federal transparency rules, according to a recent report, fueling the need for the tool. flag Real-life cases, including a $247 oncology bill and a $150,000 ICU charge, underscore the financial burden of unclear pricing. flag The initiative seeks to increase financial clarity and empower patients to make informed healthcare decisions.

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