From Tradeoffs: Can the U.S. put an end to surprise ambulance bills?
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Surprise Ambulance Bills and the Cost of Emergency Services
This chapter explores the issue of surprise ambulance bills and the challenges faced by patients, insurers, and ambulance providers in determining who should bear the cost. It discusses different approaches taken by states to address the problem, including local rate setting and using Medicare's rate as a benchmark. The chapter also highlights the recent vote by a Federal Advisory Committee on Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing and questions the effectiveness of current solutions in protecting all patients.
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