Congress Looks to Tackle Surprise Medical Bills

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Many voters say they are worried they may face an unexpected medical bill they won’t be able to afford. In Congress, both parties are listening

A push to curb surprise medical bills has found support among both Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill but also ignited a fight within the health-care industry over how far the federal government should go in regulating prices.

While President Trump and members of Congress are sharply divided over U.S. health-care policy more broadly, they have largely come together over the need to tackle surprise bills, which can leave patients with thousands of dollars in unexpected charges. The House Education and Labor Committee...

 

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“how far the federal government should go in regulating prices”? All the way. ProtectOurCare

According to the article, the American Hospital Association thinks these surprise medical bills are ok.

Can we stop pretending the GOP gives a shit? Let's just drop the pretense for a while...

People living in fear during the easiest time to be alive. I wonder where they would get such a fear? Media perpetuation? Duh.

Stupid headline - the republicans don’t want to and don’t know what to do!! Years and we are still waiting! Pathetic!!

Obameaux is only good if you don’t work. It’s free. It’s to expensive if you have a job

“Both parties are listening”? How the hell could you possibly write this while maintaining a straight face (probably didn’t, come to think of it) given that one of the parties recently tried to strip millions of ppl of their health coverage and give the savings to rich taxpayers?

A selfish Congress.

Sure. Both.

“Both parties”

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