Patients shouldn't be buried in medical debt for care they qualify to receive for free.
A new investigation from @tradeoffspod and @KFFHealthNews found that nearly half of Texas nonprofit hospitals say they bill patients before screening them for financial assistance.
Last session, I introduced legislation to require nonprofit hospitals to screen eligible patients for financial aid before sending a bill. I plan to bring this legislation back in 2027.
Nonprofit hospitals receive significant tax benefits in exchange for serving their communities. It's time we hold them accountable for delivering on that promise.
Read more: bit.ly/4imPWj9
#txlege #HD130
A new investigation from @tradeoffspod and @KFFHealthNews found that nearly half of Texas nonprofit hospitals say they bill patients before screening them for financial assistance.
Last session, I introduced legislation to require nonprofit hospitals to screen eligible patients for financial aid before sending a bill. I plan to bring this legislation back in 2027.
Nonprofit hospitals receive significant tax benefits in exchange for serving their communities. It's time we hold them accountable for delivering on that promise.
Read more: bit.ly/4imPWj9
#txlege #HD130
