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FTC says it urged US hospitals to provide prompt, accurate pricing information to patients

By Thomson Reuters Oct 5, 2026 | 11:29 AM

WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) – The US ​Federal ‌Trade Commission said on Monday it ‌has ​sent ⁠letters to ⁠24 of the country’s largest healthcare services ​companies about their ⁠legal ⁠obligation to ​provide pricing ​information to patients.

The ‌commission said in a ⁠statement that “failing to do so can ⁠be ‌an ⁠unfair or ​deceptive ‌practice.”

(Reporting by ​Ismail ⁠Shakil and Doina Chiacu; Editing by Michelle ​Nichols )