| Surprise medical bills affect millions of Americans, compounding the stress of medical treatments with financial uncertainty. No wonder so many people feel powerless navigating our health care system. Here’s the truth: Health care shouldn’t work this way. Every American deserves to know the full cost of medical services upfront — no surprises, no hidden fees. With health care being such a significant part of household budgets, transparency isn’t just a luxury — it’s a necessity. Fortunately, there’s some good news: President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order advancing health care price transparency. This builds on earlier efforts during his first term, directing federal agencies — Health and Human Services, the Treasury Department, and the Labor Department — to establish actionable plans for enforcing price transparency within 90 days. While this is a positive step forward, there’s still more work to be done. That’s why price transparency is a cornerstone of our Personal Option health care plan. Through this plan, we aim to: - Give patients the tools to make informed choices
- Reduce inflated health care costs
- Demand better service in a system driven by true competition among providers
Transparency is key. When doctors and hospitals publish their cash-pay prices, patients benefit. The more information you have, the more empowered you are. Here’s how price transparency can transform health care: - Informed decision-making: Clear pricing allows patients to compare costs across providers and choose care options that fit their budgets.
- Reduced financial stress: Knowing costs upfront helps avoid surprise billing and enables patients to plan ahead or find more affordable alternatives.
- Increased consumer control: Transparency shifts the power to patients, enabling them to make better choices and fostering a consumer-driven health care system.
- Encourages competition: Patients benefit from lower costs and improved service when providers compete on price and quality.
- Less medical debt: Many Americans face financial hardship due to unexpected bills. Price certainty helps patients prepare for expenses, reducing the risk of overwhelming debt.
Of course, even transparent pricing won’t help much if the costs remain too high. That’s why the Personal Option also includes innovative coverage options. These include tax-free health savings accounts and direct primary care, which cut out the insurance middleman and force providers to compete for your business. The result? Lower prices, better service, and a more patient-focused system. If price transparency and lower costs sound like the health care you’ve been waiting for, sign the petition for a Personal Option. | 
