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Abortion Rights Elimination: Justice Kavanaugh Emphasizes Transparency for Judicial Trust

Austin, Texas – Following the Supreme Court’s decision to eliminate the constitutional right to abortion, public trust in the judiciary has plummeted, reaching record lows. Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh recently emphasized the importance of consistency, transparency, and mutual respect in restoring faith in the legal system during a conversation with Chief Judge Priscilla Richman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Kavanaugh addressed the growing polarization in the country surrounding political and …

Pension-Fund Transparency Advocates Seek Legal Scrutiny in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, MN – Younger teachers in Minnesota are feeling the weight of a two-tier pension system, with their benefits significantly less generous compared to their older colleagues. The frustration over this disparity has recently escalated, especially after last year’s budget surplus was not allocated to support the pension system. In response to feeling ignored and unheard, teachers like Katie Dickerson have taken matters into their own hands by seeking outside help to address their …

Healthcare Bill to Address Monopolization and Auditor Transparency Advances in House Public Health Committee

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – The House Public Health Committee in Indiana has been very productive, advancing four bills related to healthcare, dentistry, mental health services, and the Indiana Department of Health. The largest bill, however, was not voted on as the committee’s chair, Rep. Brad Barrett, decided to hold off in order to allow for committee amendments before the next meeting. One of the bills discussed during the committee’s session borrowed much of its content from …

Price Transparency in Health Care: The Key to Empowering Consumers

Waltham, Massachusetts – In the complex world of healthcare, navigating prices can often feel like a guessing game. The lack of transparency in the U.S. health care market means that consumers are often left in the dark about the costs of procedures and services before making important decisions. As an economics professor at Bentley University, I have seen firsthand the impact of incomplete information on prices and quality in our healthcare system. When buyers and …

Transparency Empowered: Florida Senate Passes Health Care Bill Unanimously

Tallahassee, Florida – The recent passage of a health care transparency bill by the Senate in Florida has sparked discussions surrounding increased patient access to health care cost and coverage information. This bill, known as HB 7089, requires hospitals to provide patients with a good-faith estimate of services for scheduled nonemergency procedures. It aims to enhance transparency in health care billing practices and provide consumers with a clearer understanding of costs. The legislation also mandates …

U.S House of Representatives Health Subcommittee Hearings Uncover Major Health Care Cost Disparity and Discuss Way to Create More Price Transparency in Health Care Costs

In Washington, D.C., the U.S. House of Representative Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee recently held a hearing to address the issue of health care costs and price transparency. While various other health care policy issues have been in the spotlight, federal lawmakers are considering steps to tackle the issue of transparency in health care pricing. During the hearing on January 31, shareholders and policy experts voiced their support for the “Lower Costs, …

Transparency: Hospitals Falling Short in Price Disclosure as Congress Pushes for Change in Health Care Pricing

Miami, Florida – Hospitals in the United States are required by law to make their prices publicly available online, yet only about 36% of hospitals have fully complied with this requirement. The fight for transparent healthcare prices continues as both Congress and large employers push for changes in the healthcare pricing system. Erica Jay, a cancer survivor, shared her experience of encountering drastic price variations for the same procedures at different healthcare facilities. This prompted …

White House Review of Special Counsel’s Report Shows Biden’s Transparency and Cooperation Amid Yearlong Probe

Washington, D.C. – Special Counsel Robert Hur has completed a yearlong investigation into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents while out of office. The report has been released to members of Congress, marking one of the final steps before it becomes public. The White House reviewed a draft of the report and announced that it would not seek to censor any information gathered by Hur. This decision reflects the president’s commitment to cooperation and …

“Transparency Deemed Critical in House Hearing on Health-Care Price” – Bloomberg Law

Washington, D.C. – The push for affordable healthcare took center stage in a recent hearing in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The focus was on the growing cost of healthcare, with members expressing concerns about the economic impact of escalating prices. Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Ranking Member Brett Guthrie emphasized the urgency of addressing the unsustainable increase in healthcare spending. They highlighted the need for transparency in healthcare pricing, stressing that it is …