Compare healthcare prices.
Save thousands.
Federal law now requires 6,000+ hospitals to publish their prices. We make that data searchable so you can find the best deal on any medical procedure, anywhere in the US.
See the difference
Real prices. Real savings.
These are actual published prices from hospitals in the same metro area. Pick a procedure and see for yourself.
Same procedure, same region — dramatically different prices.
Based on published hospital pricing data, required by federal law
Potential savings
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“My daughter strained her wrist. The bill: several thousand dollars for a consultation and a sling. The sling — a piece of cloth, ‘made in Guatemala’ — was listed for $400. The equivalent of an iPad. That's when I knew we needed price transparency.”
62%
of US bankruptcies tied to medical bills
$4.5T
annual US healthcare spending
10x
price variance for same procedure, same city
How it works
Three steps. Real savings.
Search
Enter a procedure and your ZIP code. We scan published pricing from thousands of hospitals.
Compare
See providers ranked by price and quality. Color-coded so the best value is instantly clear.
Save
Choose your provider and book directly. No middleman, no surprise bills. Just fair pricing.
For Patients
Stop overpaying. Compare prices, read reviews, upload bills, and let providers compete for your business.
- See real published hospital prices
- Quality ratings from real reviews
- Upload bills — check for overcharges
- Get deals from local providers
For Providers
List your practice for free. Set transparent prices. Attract direct-pay patients who value quality and honest pricing.
- Free listing — forever
- Attract direct-pay patients
- Market intelligence and analytics
- Build trust through transparency
From dream to law
We were early. The law caught up.
When we started in 2013, the industry said transparent pricing was impossible. Today, it's federal law.
PricePain launches
First healthcare price comparison engine. Industry says it can't work.
Executive Order signed
Federal mandate for healthcare price transparency.
Hospital Price Transparency Rule
All US hospitals must publish machine-readable pricing files.
No Surprises Act
Patients protected from surprise billing.
Full enforcement
6,000+ hospitals now publishing. CMS increases penalties for non-compliance.
Healthcare pricing should never be a secret
Free for patients. Free for providers. Because knowing what things cost shouldn't cost a thing.