For the past 22 years, Dr. Gregory Tapson has been operating a private practice in Carmel, California, where he provides around-the-clock primary care. Supplementing this role, Dr. Gregory Tapson holds membership with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
In February, AAFP, along with more than 100 national and state medical organizations, signed a letter in support of protecting Americans against unexpected medical expenses. The letter was sent to Representatives Kevin Brady and Richard Neal, who serve on the House Committee on Ways and Means.
The issue of surprise medical expenses has been well-documented in recent years, with the New York Times citing examples in both Colorado and New York wherein courts have had to step in to mediate cases concerning excessive medical bills from out-of-network providers. Moreover, a Kaiser Foundation poll in 2018 found that 39 percent of insured adults between the ages of 18 and 64 received surprise medical bills after believing expenses were covered.
In the letter, AAFP and its cosignatories urged Congress to place limits on patient responsibility and increase insurer accountability. The letter also asked for cost transparency among health care providers.
In February, AAFP, along with more than 100 national and state medical organizations, signed a letter in support of protecting Americans against unexpected medical expenses. The letter was sent to Representatives Kevin Brady and Richard Neal, who serve on the House Committee on Ways and Means.
The issue of surprise medical expenses has been well-documented in recent years, with the New York Times citing examples in both Colorado and New York wherein courts have had to step in to mediate cases concerning excessive medical bills from out-of-network providers. Moreover, a Kaiser Foundation poll in 2018 found that 39 percent of insured adults between the ages of 18 and 64 received surprise medical bills after believing expenses were covered.
In the letter, AAFP and its cosignatories urged Congress to place limits on patient responsibility and increase insurer accountability. The letter also asked for cost transparency among health care providers.
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