The top Republican and Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee have been hesitant to embrace the surprise billing proposal and have been exploring separate legislation. (Photo: Shutterstock)
Providers, insurers and Democrats and Republicans can't agree on a solution to surprise medical bills.
A bill approved unanimously by the House Energy and Commerce Committee would require health care providers to notify patients at least 24 hours before an elective treatment if the treatment is out-of-network.
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