New Biden initiative targets controversial hospital ‘facility fees’ that often surprise patients
STAT
JULY 7, 2023
The new policy initiatives target some of the usual suspects: surprise billing , which was restricted in 2020 yet persists as health care providers exploit loopholes ; short-term insurance policies that often fail to cover essential treatment; and high-interest credit cards and payment plans especially marketed to help patients cover medical debt.
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