Prices at 27 hospitals in Massachusetts, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$29,148
Chargemaster (median)
$30,912
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$7,677
Medicare pays
$5,487
Typical cash range: $7,107 – $30,912.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Ctr 🍼 | Springfield, MA | $6,824 | $10,126 | ★ 2/5 | 278 min | 15.7% |
| Cambridge Health Alliance 🍼 | Cambridge, MA | $7,107 | $17,248 | ★ 3/5 | 164 min | 14.9% |
| Newton-wellesley Hospital 🍼 | Newton, MA | $18,083 | $5,929 | ★ 5/5 | 263 min | 15.1% |
| Tufts Medical Center 🍼 | Boston, MA | $19,009 | $8,777 | ★ 2/5 | 211 min | 17.2% |
| Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital | Jamaica Plain, MA | $29,148 | $7,258 | ★ 5/5 | 255 min | 14.1% |
| Brigham And Women's Hospital 🍼 | Boston, MA | $29,148 | $7,258 | ★ 5/5 | 309 min | 14.9% |
| Massachusetts General Hospital 🍼 | Boston, MA | $29,669 | $7,677 | ★ 5/5 | 283 min | 14.3% |
| Umass Memorial Health – Harrington Hospital | Southbridge, MA | $30,912 | $8,789 | ★ 3/5 | 215 min | 16.0% |
| Umass Memorial Healthcare-marlborough Hospital | Marlborough, MA | $30,912 | $8,789 | ★ 2/5 | 236 min | 16.3% |
| Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals | Leominster, MA | $30,912 | $8,789 | ★ 3/5 | 253 min | 15.5% |
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus 🍼 | Worcester, MA | $30,912 | $8,789 | ★ 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. 🍼 = CMS Birthing-Friendly hospital. 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.