Trump Orders Increased Enforcement of Healthcare Transparency Regulations

President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday, directing federal agencies to intensify the enforcement of healthcare transparency regulations initiated during his previous term. The order targets the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of the Treasury, and the Department of Labor, compelling them to expedite the implementation of regulations requiring hospitals, insurance providers, and the healthcare sector to publicly disclose prices for common services. Trump stated that this move aims to enable patients to compare prices and seek the best care at the lowest cost. The executive order mandates the disclosure of actual prices, not estimates, to standardize price information and ensure compliance. The White House estimates that full enforcement of these regulations could save consumers, employers, and insurers $80 billion by 2025.