About the Issue

Surprise medical billing has made headlines over the last year, detailing stories of patients left with thousands of dollars of medical costs after receiving medical care they thought was covered by their insurance. The impact of surprise medical billing, which occurs when a patient receives care from a doctor or hospital outside of their insurer’s network and the doctor or hospital subsequently bills the patient for the amount their insurance didn’t cover, has also garnered attention from healthcare stakeholders and the federal government.