Protecting Patients from Unanticipated Medical Bills

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has been a vocal advocate for state and federal efforts to protect patients who receive unanticipated medical bills. We believe this can only be achieved through a comprehensive solution that safeguards patient access to necessary specialty care. Congress is actively working to advance federal policy on this issue, and ASPS has been working since 2018 to educate members of the House and Senate about the dynamics at play in this complicated issue.

About the Bills

S.1895 - Lower Health Care Costs Act

Sponsors: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] and Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
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ASPS Response:
June 24 Letter to the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee
December 11 Press Release from ASPS
December 12 Letter to Congress

H.R. 3630 - No Surprises Act

Sponsors: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] and Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2]
Bill Text

ASPS Response:
May 28 Letter to the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee
July 10 Letter to the House Energy & Commerce Committee

H.R.5826 – Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act

Sponsors: Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1] and Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]
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ASPS Response:
February 12 Letter to the House Ways and Means Committee

H.R.5800 – Ban Surprise Medical Billing Act

Sponsors: Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] and Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Bill Text

ASPS Response:
February 11 Letter to the House Education and Labor Committee

H.R.3502 - Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act

Sponsors: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36] and Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]
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COVID-19 Relief Efforts

ASPS Comments to the White House
ASPS Comments to Congressional Leadership
AMA Comments to Congressional Leadership