Cost of Care and Price Transparency at Brown University Health Hospitals

Part of being a well-informed patient is learning all you can about the treatment or procedure you will undergo. Also important is knowing the costs involved, how much you may be responsible to pay, and how much other hospitals or medical facilities charge for the same care. To keep patients fully informed, Brown University Health hospitals publish the charges for services online. 

Many Factors Can Affect the Final Cost of Care

The price of your care may vary from the listed charges due to a range of factors, such as: 

• The length of time in surgery
• The equipment, supplies, or medications used
• The treatment plan your physician decides is best for you

In addition, insurers negotiate discounts with hospitals and other providers, while Medicare and Medicaid reimburse hospitals based on diagnostic related groups (DRGs), ambulatory payment classifications (APCs), or fee schedules. 

Charges by Service at Brown University Health Hospitals

The price of your care may vary from the listed charges due to a range of factors, including those listed above. If you have health insurance, you should call your insurer to learn what your plan requires you to pay. 

Please note: CMS-required hospital charge data files are large .csv files in .zip format.

Rhode Island Hospital

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The Miriam Hospital

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Bradley Hospital

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Newport Hospital

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Saint Anne's Hospital

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Morton Hospital

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If you have any questions regarding general hospital charges, please call 401-444-6966. For questions regarding charges related to diagnostic imaging, please call 401-444-7771.

Your Rights and Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills

When you get emergency care or get treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from surprise billing or balance billing.
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Your Right to a Good Faith Estimate 

You have the right to receive a good faith estimate explaining how much your healthcare will cost before healthcare items or services are provided.
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Brown University Health hospitals treat all people who need care, regardless of their ability to pay.  

If you don’t have insurance coverage or aren’t eligible for government aid, you may be able to receive free or discounted care. Brown University Health Patient Financial Services will help you apply for assistance or set up a payment plan. 
Find out more about financial assistance and how to apply

Additional Resource for Consumers

Understanding Healthcare Prices: A Consumer Guide is a helpful resource with more information about managing out-of-pocket costs related to medical treatment. This free booklet is provided by the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
Learn more about healthcare pricing