Can the U.S. Put an End to Surprise Ambulance Bills?

Congress banned most surprise medical bills back in 2020, with one major exception: ambulance rides. Most people agree that patients should be shielded from these unexpected charges. But who should pick up the tab instead? As state and federal policymakers grapple with that question, we delve into why finding a fair solution is harder than you’d think.

Guests: Tara Bannow, Reporter, STAT Precious Mae Clark, patient Dia Gainor, Executive Director, National Association of State EMS Officials Zach Gaumer, Principal, Health Management Associates James Gelfand, JD President and CEO, ERISA Industry Committee Bob Herman, Reporter, STAT Pete Lawrence, Deputy Chief, Oceanside Fire Butch Oberhoff, President, Texas EMS Alliance Leslie Walker, Senior Reporter/Producer, Tradeoffs Matt Zavadsky, At-Large Director, National Association of EMTs

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