Resources
Resources
Webinar Materials
October 21, 2024 CMS Hospital Price Transparency: Encoding the January 1, 2025 Requirements in the Machine-Readable File & Tips for Implementation Webinar Materials (PDF)
In this webinar, CMS reviews HPT resources available to hospitals, how to encode the data elements required by January 1, 2025, tips for ensuring that hospital machine-readable files conform to the form and manner requirements that went into effect July 1, 2024, as well as tips to support hospitals in meeting the accessibility requirements.
Recording and Password for the October 21, 2024 CMS Hospital Price Transparency: Encoding the January 1, 2025 Requirements in the Machine-Readable File & Tips for Implementation Webinar
Passcode: WRj6S.a*
January 17, 2024 CMS Hospital Price Transparency Machine-Readable File Template Webinar Materials (PDF)
In this webinar, CMS reviews the 2024 OPPS/ASC machine-readable file accessibility and standardization requirements and demonstrates the required machine -readable templates hospitals must use to make their standard charges as well as the tools and guidance CMS has developed to support hospitals’ implementation.
Recording and Password for the January 17, 2024 CMS Hospital Price Transparency Machine-Readable File Template Webinar Materials
URL: https://cms.zoomgov.com/rec/share/WMG8KhItpYMQ6TiceW6qo0wK1VATbkvLPNQQT__R5q61AX6RjjgM3m8AeHqOIahX.9TtGl73cqVazFYPF
Passcode: MT#1z=6.
Regulations
CY 2020 Price Transparency Requirements for Hospitals To Make Standard Charges Public
Hospital Price Transparency final rule published 11/27/2019. Effective on 1/1/2021.
CY 2019 Requirements for Hospitals To Make Public a List of Their Standard Charges
Guidance requiring hospitals to post their chargemaster. Effective until 12/31/2020.
Resources
January 17, 2024 CMS Hospital Price Transparency Machine-Readable File Template Webinar Materials (PDF)
In this webinar, CMS will review the 2024 OPPS/ASC machine-readable file accessibility and standardization requirements and demonstrate the required machine -readable templates hospitals must use to make their standard charges as well as the tools and guidance CMS has developed to support hospitals’ implementation.
V2.0 CMS Templates and Data Dictionary
Link to the GitHub Repository for CMS Templates and technical instructions.
New to GitHub? Check out the Navigating GitHub and the HPT Data Dictionary Guide.
Hospital Price Transparency Tools
Link to webpage of tools to support hospitals in meeting the accessibility and MRF requirements including a MRF File Naming Wizard, a TXT File Generator, and a Validator V2.0 that tests against the required CMS template and data specifications.
Hospital Price Transparency Validator FAQs (PDF)
Frequently asked questions about the CMS machine-readable file validator tool use and output. Updated April 14, 2024.
Hospital Price Transparency TXT File FAQs (PDF)
Hospital Price Transparency TXT File FAQs current as of May 09, 2024. Additional guidance forthcoming.
Step-by-step guide for setting up a .txt file redirect in Wix (PDF)
Hospital Price Transparency step-by-step guide for setting up a .txt file redirect in Wix.
Corrective Action Plan Response Sample (XLSX)
Hospital Price Transparency Corrective Action Plan Response Sample
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Frequently asked questions about hospital price transparency. Current as of June 6, 2024.
Steps to a Machine-readable File (PDF)
A step-by-step guide to understand and implement the requirements for the machine-readable file of all items and services.
10 Steps to a Consumer-Friendly Display (PDF)
A step-by-step guide to understand and implement the requirements for the consumer-friendly display of shoppable services.
Resources - Prior Versions
Quick Reference Checklist (PDF)
Quick overview to assist your hospital’s review of the Hospital Price Transparency Final Rule.
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