Scott, Foxx Statement on Surprise Medical Billing

Scott, Foxx Statement on Surprise Medical Billing

The following was published by the House Committee on Education and Labor on May 9, 2019. It is reproduced in full below.

Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Ranking Member Virginia Foxx (NC-05) released the following joint statement after the White House summit on surprise medical billing.

“Last month, this Committee held the first-ever congressional hearing on surprise medical billing. That discussion revealed bipartisan support for a solution that protects patients and their families from the financial and emotional harm of unexpected out-of-pocket health care costs. We remain committed to working across the aisle to advance legislation that achieves our shared goal of shielding Americans from surprise medical bills."

Source: House Committee on Education and Labor