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flag A 2021 Trump-era price transparency rule failed to help patients save money, as most didn’t use the data and costs didn’t drop.

flag In 2021, the Trump administration mandated hospitals and insurers to publicly post prices for medical services, aiming to help patients choose lower-cost care. flag Despite federal enforcement efforts, including a 2025 executive order, compliance has been inconsistent, with only about a third of facilities initially complying. flag The data, often complex and hard to interpret, has largely been used by health systems and insurers for negotiating payments rather than by patients making cost-conscious decisions. flag Research shows patients rarely change providers based on price, and transparency has had little impact on lowering costs, with some evidence of minor price increases. flag Experts say the policy has failed to deliver on its promise due to the complexity of medical care and limited real-world consumer choice.

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