TechTarget covered Simple Healthcare’s study assessing compliance with the Transparency in Coverage rule, which requires insurers to publish machine-readable negotiated rates. The report found major gaps in the completeness of pricing data across the three largest U.S. payers, with Aetna reporting roughly half of hospital outpatient codes, Cigna showing very limited outpatient disclosures, and UnitedHealthcare reporting strong physician specialty data but minimal inpatient pricing.

The piece also quoted research stakeholders — including Simple Healthcare’s principal author — highlighting that incomplete data makes it harder for employers and individuals to use transparency tools for cost comparison. TechTarget pointed to upcoming federal guidance and updated data schemas that may help improve compliance and usability.

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