Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Hospital Billing Under Reform
At a special hearing in Los Angeles on Friday, leaders of the California Legislature's health committees discussed hospital billing practices under the federal health reform law and their effect on patient care. Sen. Ed Hernandez (D-West Covina) -- who convened the hearing with health providers, insurance company officials and patients -- said the issue would become more important when the law's individual insurance mandate takes effect in 2014.
- "Lawmakers Meet in L.A. To Discuss Hospital Reimbursements Under Obama Health Care Plan" (O'Neill, "KPCC News," KPCC, 2/24).