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Senate committee adopts 'federal benchmark' strategy to address surprise bills
By Marlene SatterThe benchmark would limit charges for out-of-network care by pegging reimbursements to the median in-network rate.
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The benchmark would limit charges for out-of-network care by pegging reimbursements to the median in-network rate.