Prices at 16 hospitals in Massachusetts, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$5,707
Chargemaster (median)
$5,707
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$4,098
Medicare pays
$524
Typical cash range: $2,016 – $40,240.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod Hospital | Hyannis, MA | $1,220 | $4,078 | ★ 2/5 | 202 min | 16.5% |
| Falmouth Hospital | Falmouth, MA | $2,214 | $4,078 | ★ 4/5 | 160 min | 16.0% |
| Boston Medical Center-brighton | Brighton, MA | $2,455 | $3,588 | ★ 3/5 | 148 min | 16.4% |
| Holyoke Medical Center | Holyoke, MA | $2,728 | $3,650 | ★ 4/5 | 267 min | 16.2% |
| Cambridge Health Alliance | Cambridge, MA | $5,707 | $3,000 | ★ 3/5 | 164 min | 14.9% |
| Umass Memorial Healthcare-marlborough Hospital | Marlborough, MA | $40,240 | $4,117 | ★ 2/5 | 236 min | 16.3% |
| Umass Memorial Health – Harrington Hospital | Southbridge, MA | $40,240 | $4,117 | ★ 3/5 | 215 min | 16.0% |
| Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals | Leominster, MA | $40,240 | $4,117 | ★ 3/5 | 253 min | 15.5% |
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus | Worcester, MA | $40,240 | $4,117 | ★ 3/5 | 296 min | 14.9% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.