SBAM Policy Position: Vertical integration and market consolidation of health systems have presented barriers to both transparency and competition by introducing conflicts of interest and potential for price hikes.

I support measures that increase transparency in health systems and promote fair competition. Greater visibility into potential conflicts of interest can help lower costs and ensure patients and employers are getting better value. Transparency also helps lower costs by encouraging competition and giving patients and employers better information.

Yes. I support measures that increase transparency in our health care system and promote greater competition. Patients deserve clear information about costs, ownership structures, and potential conflicts of interest so they can make informed decisions about their care. Greater transparency helps lower costs, improves accountability, and encourages a more competitive marketplace that puts patients first.

That is why in Congress I have championed health care price transparency efforts, including the Patients Deserve Price Tags initiative, which gives patients access to pricing information before they receive care. As Governor, I’ll work to pass similar legislation at the state level, such as has been proposed by Senator Jonathan Lindsey. The goal should be a health care system that delivers more choice, more competition, and better value for Michigan families.