Political Quotes

“Madam Chair, I rise in support of my amendment No. 111. Almost 3 years ago, Congress passed the No Surprises Act to protect patients from surprise medical bills. A key provision in the No Surprises Act is to provide patients with an advanced explanation of their benefits. It is straightforward. It is a cost estimate. If a patient books a healthcare appointment with adequate notice, then they deserve to know a cost estimate for their services before they get care. This amendment reinforces the need for the Biden administration to implement this provision. We are going on 3 years here, and no progress has been made. Last week, all of my Republican colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee and I sent the third--third--oversight letter to the Biden administration demanding that they follow the law. It is an absolute failure of this administration to delay implementation of this technology. Considering American families' current economic struggles, anything to help with financial planning should be a priority. Knowing how much health services will cost removes some anxiety patients face when seeking medical care. Patients are nervous about their test results. There is no reason for the added anxiety of not knowing how much a service will cost them, too. Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues to support this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Hern).…”