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Derek Merrin: “Half of the hospital systems in Ohio right now are not in…”

Featuring: Derek Merrin, Republican | State Representative, Ohio House of Representatives, District 42

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Interview with US House of Representatives candidate Derek Merrin I Toledo Live

Published | Video Starts at 06:38

You're supposed to be able to go into a hospital and see all the prices for X rays, blood tests, surgeries, and the goal is to be able to be able to shop and compare. Half of the hospital systems in Ohio right now are not in compliance with the law [on price transparency]. So we pass a bill that says, listen, if you're not in compliance with the law, you're effectively not going to be able to collect bills from people. (06:38–06:43)

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Asserts that 50% of Ohio hospital systems are not complying with price transparency laws.

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