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Addressing Surprise Medical Bills: New Research and State Approaches

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When:  

June 5, 2015

What:

This webinar addressed the serious—and possibly growing—trend of surprise out-of-network medical bills. The webinar provided a background of what constitutes a surprise bill, a summary of effective state legislative solutions and legislative updates from advocates from several states that have targeted this widespread problem. Panelists also mechanisms for addressing consumer complaints and what actions advocates can take action now.

This was the second of our series of free monthly webinars on ways to decrease healthcare costs, increase quality—in short, pursuing better value in our healthcare system.

Speakers: 

Nancy Metcalf, Consultant

Ronni Sandroff, Consultant

Chuck Bell, Consumers Union

Ryan Biehle, Colorado Consumer Health Initiatives

Stacey Pogue, Center for Public Policy Priorities 

Anthony Wright, Health Access California 

Blake Hutson, Consumers Union

Lynn Quincy, Healthcare Value Hub

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