/tags/surprise-billing surprise billing en-US Copyright Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:37:15 GMT /news/2020-12-31/2020-in-ohio-lawmakers-passed-bills-tackling-pandemic-abortion-and-more The pandemic slowed down work at the Ohio Statehouse in 2020. But lawmakers did pass a number of bills relating to COVID-19, as well as others that dealt… Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:37:15 GMT /news/2020-12-31/2020-in-ohio-lawmakers-passed-bills-tackling-pandemic-abortion-and-more Jo Ingles /news-partners/2020-12-28/here-is-whats-in-the-covid-19-relief-package From direct payments for American households to mass transit, the legislation President Trump signed on Sunday has money for individuals and institutions affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Mon, 28 Dec 2020 19:32:33 GMT /news-partners/2020-12-28/here-is-whats-in-the-covid-19-relief-package Brian Naylor /statehouse-news-stories/2020-12-23/ohio-legislature-passes-legislation-to-prevent-costly-surprise-medical-bills Late Tuesday night, the Ohio Senate passed a plan that would stop Ohioans from receiving surprise medical bills from out of network providers. The plan,... Wed, 23 Dec 2020 21:18:50 GMT /statehouse-news-stories/2020-12-23/ohio-legislature-passes-legislation-to-prevent-costly-surprise-medical-bills Jo Ingles /news-partners/2020-11-12/despite-aca-coverage-gains-millions-still-suffer-catastrophic-health-care-costs The president-elect has vowed to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, which gave millions of Americans health insurance. But many insured people still struggle to pay for health care, research finds. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:23:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-11-12/despite-aca-coverage-gains-millions-still-suffer-catastrophic-health-care-costs Kristen Kendrick /news-partners/npr-news/2020-07-06/early-coronavirus-testing-restrictions-led-to-some-big-er-bills People with COVID-19 symptoms in March and April were often billed for expensive scans and bloodwork because they didn't qualify back then for a confirmatory coronavirus test. Some are crying foul. Mon, 06 Jul 2020 09:00:26 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2020-07-06/early-coronavirus-testing-restrictions-led-to-some-big-er-bills Julie Appleby /news-partners/npr-news/2020-01-29/u-s-elections-2020-understanding-whats-at-stake-for-health-care With the Iowa caucuses and first primaries just weeks away, many voters say they're still confused about how presidential candidates differ on health care. Here's a guide to key issues and terms. Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:53:00 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2020-01-29/u-s-elections-2020-understanding-whats-at-stake-for-health-care Julie Rovner /news-partners/2020-01-01/6-new-state-laws-you-should-know-about-in-2020 Every Jan. 1, states across the country implement new laws. Some groundbreaking new laws address Internet user privacy and the classification of contract workers in California, for example. Wed, 01 Jan 2020 21:40:45 GMT /news-partners/2020-01-01/6-new-state-laws-you-should-know-about-in-2020 Acacia Squires /news-partners/2019-12-18/some-big-health-care-policy-changes-are-hiding-in-the-federal-spending-package The bill includes some policy surprises and increases in funding for several key public health priorities. And it cuts the few remaining taxes that were paying for Obamacare. Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:32:00 GMT /news-partners/2019-12-18/some-big-health-care-policy-changes-are-hiding-in-the-federal-spending-package NPR Staff /news-partners/npr-news/2019-12-17/congress-considers-bipartisan-compromise-legislation-on-surprise-medical-bills Lawmakers in both parties are trying to balance the competing needs of powerful stakeholders and consumers stuck with high bills. Despite progress, many insiders expect work to continue into 2020. Tue, 17 Dec 2019 10:01:49 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2019-12-17/congress-considers-bipartisan-compromise-legislation-on-surprise-medical-bills Rachel Bluth /news/2019-12-12/ohio-state-study-finds-out-of-network-costs-soaring-for-insured-patients Ohio State University researchers have found that Americans with health insurance are paying soaring prices for out-of-network care. The study, published… Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:50:57 GMT /news/2019-12-12/ohio-state-study-finds-out-of-network-costs-soaring-for-insured-patients Debbie Holmes