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August 3, 2020
ProPublica Investigates Freestanding ER Price Gouging in Texas
Over the weekend, national investigative journalism organization ProPublica published an article demonstrating how freestanding emergency rooms are price gouging Texas patients. In this case—as in hundreds of others around the state—a freestanding ER billed a Houston woman $2,500 for her son’s drive-thru COVID-19 test. The test itself was only $175, but the facility tacked on $2,300 in unnecessarily high facility and physician fees.
July 30, 2020
TAHP Notes Test Price Gouging is a Dangerous New Trend
HOUSTON — Some consumers who thought they were getting a simple COVID-19 test instead got a surprise bill charging their insurance company thousands of dollars. The Texas Association of Health Plans called it a dangerous new trend from a small number of providers.
July 1, 2020
Finding Health Coverage When You Lose Your Job: COBRA Is Not Your Only Option
The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the importance of health coverage when it comes to financially protecting Texas families from our state’s high health care costs. Texas already had the highest percent of uninsured residents and some of the highest health care prices in the country—now, both of those problems have been exacerbated by the coronavirus.
March 10, 2020
Statement from TAHP CEO on Coronavirus Preparedness Among Texas Health Plans
TAHP, its member companies, and our employees are heavily invested in the health of the Texas communities in which we live and serve, and we are fully committed to meeting this challenge. Texas health plans are working to help contain the virus, ensure people have coverage for and access to needed testing, and help patients who are infected receive the care and treatment they need.
March 10, 2020
TAHP Statement on Commitment to Work with Gov. Abbott and State Leaders on Coronavirus Response
TAHP Statement on Commitment to Work with Gov. Abbott and State Leaders on Coronavirus Response
March 10, 2020
Complete Coverage: Texas Health Insurance Providers Respond to Coronavirus
The Texas Association of Health Plans, its member companies, and our employees are heavily invested in the health of the Texas communities in which we live and serve, and we are fully committed to meeting this challenge. Texas health plans are working to help contain the virus, ensure people have coverage for and access to needed testing, and help patients who are infected receive the care and treatment they need.
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