Restrictions on ‘surprise’ medical bills advance despite apparent hospital lobbying

“This is another layer of protection for the health-care consumer, that they should be on notice and agree to, up front, the cost of the services they’re going to receive,” said Daniels, R-Bartlesville. “The purpose of this bill is consumer protection, consumer information.”


Legislation that would protect Oklahomans from inflated “surprise” medical bills has advanced from the state Senate despite apparent lobbying in opposition by hospital officials.

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from Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Restrictions on ‘surprise’ medical bills advance despite apparent hospital lobbying