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Consumers often get hit with large surprise medical bills after an emergency and in other situations when they're seen by out-of-network providers. A bipartisan push to curtail the practice is making its way through Congress.

Congress Considers Bipartisan Compromise Legislation On Surprise Medical Bills

Rachel Bluth

Lawmakers in both parties are trying to balance the competing needs of powerful stakeholders and consumers stuck with high bills. Despite progress, many insiders expect work to continue into 2020.

Bernard Tyson, CEO of Kaiser Permanente, is optimistic about a bipartisan health bill. He cautions that partisanship will only lead to more insurance instability.

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Kaiser Permanente CEO Says A Bipartisan Health Bill Is The Best Way Forward

April Fulton

If Republicans and Democrats work together to solve a few critical challenges in the health insurance market, it will stabilize, says Kaiser Permanente Chairman and CEO Bernard Tyson.

Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., is working with Patty Murray, D-Wash., on a bill to stabilize the health insurance market.

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Chastened Lawmakers Aim For Small, Bipartisan Health Care Victories

Alison Kodjak

Senate Republicans and Democrats are trying something new on health care. It's called cooperation.