- (a) General applicability. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the requirements of this part apply to hospitals as defined at § 180.20.
(b) Exception. Federal and State hospitals are deemed by CMS to be in compliance with the requirements of this part including but not limited to:
- (1) Federally owned hospital facilities, including facilities operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Military Treatment Facilities operated by the U.S. Department of Defense.
- (2) Hospitals operated by an Indian Health Program as defined in section 4(12) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.
- (3) State forensic hospitals that provide treatment exclusively to individuals who are in the custody of penal authorities.
- (c) Online availability. Unless otherwise stated, hospital charge information must be made public electronically via the internet.
[84 FR 65602, Nov. 27, 2019, as amended at 86 FR 63998, Nov. 16, 2021]