Surprise medical billing, or “balance-billing” of out-of-network medical care, is one of the most pressing health and affordability challenges facing patients and their families, with millions of Americans receiving unexpected and unaffordable medical bills every year. These often include exorbitant charges that are far greater than in-network rates and can cost consumers thousands of dollars. Furthermore, this issue is exacerbated now that we are in the middle of the COVID-19 public health and economic crisis, with millions of Americans testing positive and seeking critical care. 

NAHU and the Coalition Against Surprise Medical Billing support federal legislative efforts to provide emergency care patient safeguards while implementing a fair-market-based solution for out-of-network provider rates and not a method such as arbitration, which will lead to higher costs of healthcare.

Take action today. Urge your member of Congress to support legislation with a fair-market-based solution!

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