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FTC to Healthcare Providers: CMS Price Transparency Compliance Is Not Safe Harbor
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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FTC warned 24 major healthcare providers that simply following CMS price transparency rules does not protect them from liability under the FTC Act’s Section 5, which requires timely, accurate, and complete pricing disclosures. The FTC emphasized that its enforcement covers all healthcare providers, urging a comprehensive review of pricing practices beyond CMS compliance.
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You must go beyond CMS compliance to avoid FTC liability on healthcare pricing. Immediate review and improvement of your pricing disclosures will keep you out of the FTC’s crosshairs.
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