Since its inception, "Bill of the Month" has received nearly 10,000 submissions, revealing the complexities and systemic failures of the U.S. health care billing process. Each bill submitted represents not just a financial figure, but a personal story of patients struggling against overwhelming medical expenses.
Two patients featured in "Bill of the Month" made headlines in 2019 when they discussed their shocking medical bills, which spurred policy discussions at the White House, highlighting the urgent need for reform in how surprise medical bills impact patients.
The federal No Surprises Act was inspired by insights from "Bill of the Month" and aims to protect patients from unexpected out-of-network medical bills, illuminating the importance of addressing unexpected costs in medical treatment.
The series demonstrates a powerful link between patient experiences and subsequent legislative action, exemplified by the Biden administration's efforts to tackle high prescription drug costs stemming from patient submissions to "Bill of the Month".
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