In this episode, Suzanne Spradley and Chase Cannon address the hot issue of surprise medical billing. Suzanne outlines what is a surprise medical bill and how common of an issue it is to receive one. Suzanne and Chase discuss the challenges for patients that receive out-of-network provider services and bills at in-network facilities. Suzanne outlines three different bills that address surprise medical billing that have been discussed by Congress at the federal level, as well as state legislative action. Suzanne and Chase round out the podcast by talking about different approaches in each proposal, and what to expect down the road in 2020 from states and Congress.
