11/3/2026
Vital Signs · medicine

Flouting Consumer Law, Insurers Refuse to Pay Medical Bills for Emergency Care

Filed by Dr. Iris Vale
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A law to end surprise medical bills has generated millions of high-dollar payouts for doctors. Health plans are now fighting back by frequently withholding money.
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Flouting Consumer Law, Insurers Refuse to Pay Medical Bills for Emergency Care — Vital Signs