Getting a plan through Congress this month could be problematic due to “furious lobbying” and disagreements among Republicans. (Photo: Fotolia)
It has bipartisan support. Even the White House is behind it. But although they're agreed that they have to do something, a Senate bill designed to tackle the problem of surprise medical bills is spurring some hefty disagreements—among Republicans.
The Wall Street Journal reports that getting a plan through Congress this month could be problematic, given the “furious lobbying” and “disagreements among Republican lawmakers” that are currently threatening the path of the legislation.
A bill from senators Lamar Alexander, R-TN, and Patty Murray, D-WA, was approved by Alexander's Senate Health Committee in June. The next step is a vote by the full Senate, but there's a battle brewing over who's going to take the financial hit currently going to patients: doctors or hospitals. There's also disagreement over how to resolve disputes, as well as some legal issues.
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Marlene Satter
Marlene Y. Satter has worked in and written about the financial industry for decades.
