Several South Florida Hospitals Receive CMS Warnings on Price Transparency
According to a list obtained by the Associated Press, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sent warning letters to several South Florida hospitals regarding compliance with federal price transparency rules. The cited facilities include Baptist Hospital, Douglas Gardens Hospital, Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center, St. Catherine’s Rehabilitation Hospital, and a facility for the Lower Keys Medical Center.
In statements to the *Miami Herald* on June 11, 2026, representatives for most of the cited organizations attributed the notices to technical issues related to updated reporting requirements, stating the problems had since been corrected. Lower Keys Medical Center and Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center reported that CMS had accepted their corrections. Baptist Health gave a similar explanation, noting it addresses "technical or formatting elements" promptly.
The warnings are part of a broader federal enforcement action that has targeted 21 facilities in Florida and over 500 nationwide since April 2026, according to the AP. The effort stems from a 2019 executive order on price disclosure. Hospitals that fail to comply with the rules could face annual penalties of up to $2 million.