Madison County lawmakers: State expands healthcare cost database

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber and Matt Stachler  | Thursday, June 18, 2026

STATEHOUSE (June 18, 2026) Indiana recently expanded a state website to help Hoosiers compare healthcare prices and quality, according to Madison County lawmakers.

The website, which was established under a 2020 law passed by the General Assembly, now includes additional resources to help Hoosiers save on medical care. The updated tool features prescription resources, hospital cash prices and nearly 2 billion healthcare claims records from insurers and other sources to make it easier for Hoosiers to know what they may pay for medical services – whether through insurance or cash – and compare costs.

State Rep. Kyle Pierce (R-Anderson) said the goals of the database are to better inform Hoosiers on healthcare costs, identify state healthcare needs, support policy and improve the quality and affordability of healthcare in the state.

"Healthcare decisions are some of the most important financial choices many families will make," Pierce said. "Providing transparent pricing information helps Hoosiers plan ahead and avoid unexpected expenses."

State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) said the database includes a list of healthcare providers that perform services within certain distances from a zip code, the average out-of-pocket costs for a service and the quality rating for that facility.

"The expanded database reflects our ongoing efforts to improve healthcare affordability and consistency across Indiana," Rowray said. "Greater transparency can help lower costs and lead to better outcomes for patients."

State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield) said the website, under the name Indiana Health Prices, also now includes a chatbot that provides guided, easy-to-follow responses, pulls relevant information from other state databases and is available 24/7. The updated prescription resources section has links to external programs like Trump RX.

"This resource helps Hoosiers consider their options before they receive services," Lawson said. "The more information patients have, the more empowered they are to seek high-quality care at competitive prices."

State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) said healthcare providers and laboratories can also now voluntarily submit their pricing and service information to give patients access to even more data so they can make informed decisions.

"Navigating healthcare can be complicated, especially when costs are unclear," Goss-Reaves said. "This tool simplifies that process and provides information residents can use with confidence."

"Too many people are surprised by medical bills because they don't always know the cost of care upfront," said State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers). "These new resources make it easier to compare options, plan ahead and find high-quality care at the lowest cost."

In recent years, the legislature has advanced several new laws aimed at reducing healthcare costs for Hoosiers, including two priority efforts in 2025 that improve billing transparency and crack down on high costs at large nonprofit hospitals. 

Visit indianahealthprices.in.gov to learn more and save on healthcare costs.

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State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) represents House District 31,
which includes portions of Grant and Madison counties.
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State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) represents House District 88,
which includes portions of Hamilton, Hancock, Madison and Marion counties.
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State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield) represents House District 53,
which includes portions of Hancock and Madison counties.
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State Rep. Kyle Pierce (R-Anderson) represents House District 36,
which includes a portion of Madison County.
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State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) represents House District 35,
which includes portions of Delaware and Madison counties.
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