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President Trump Signs Executive Order On Healthcare Cost Transparency

The bill aims to make your doctor bill available to you before you go to the hospital.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — President Trump signed an executive order to clarify health care prices before you have a procedure, big or small. But is his signature strong enough?

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Here's what we know so far. According to health and human services secretary, Alex Azar, the order aims to give patients access to an explanation before a medical visit. This would include the cost of a procedure, the insurance negotiated price, and what the patient will pay out of pocket.

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The problem is, it's not clear how this order will be enforced. What is clear is that the order will likely face some blowback from insurers. We'll be following it to see how it develops. 

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