Reduce Healthcare Costs & Protect Patients

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This bill aims to lower healthcare costs and protect patients in North Carolina. It proposes capping out-of-pocket prescription drug costs at $2,000 per year and ensures that care received at an in-network facility is billed at in-network rates. The bill also addresses surprise medical bills, requires hospitals and surgical facilities to follow fair billing and collection practices, and mandates greater price transparency for medical services.

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Sponsorship · 3 Sponsors

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D · PrimeLisa Grafstein
D · CoNatalie Murdock
D · CoKandie Smith

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