Upcoming Congressional Hearings To Focus On Health Coverage, Surprise Billing, And Vertical Integration

On June 12, 2019, three Congressional committees have scheduled hearings on health care policy topics:

• The House Ways and Means Committee will hold a hearing entitled "Pathways to Universal Health Coverage."
• The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee will hold a hearing entitled "No More Surprises: Protecting Patients from Surprise Medical Bills."
• The Senate Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee is holding a hearing to examine the competitive implications of vertical consolidation in the health care industry.

This article is presented for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice.