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Congress tried to fix issues with surprise medical costs. It created another problem.

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Congress enacted the No Surprises Act in 2020 to shield patients from unexpected medical charges. However, the legislation has led to unforeseen issues that are now affecting patients negatively. Journalist Anna Schecter provides this report on the act's unintended consequences.
Written by AI on 2026-10-07, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The No Surprises Act, passed by the U.S. Congress in 2020, aimed to shield patients from unexpected medical charges. However, several years after its implementation, the act has led to unforeseen issues that are now affecting patients directly. For instance, it has created new hurdles and complications for healthcare consumers who rely on out-of-network providers or emergency care services.

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Congress The No Surprises Act

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Anna Schecter PERSON · 1× Congress ORG · 1×

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The No Surprises Act, which was passed by Congress in 2020, was meant to help protect patients from surprise bills.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-07
2026-10-07 · CBS News
Congress tried to fix issues with surprise medical costs. It created another problem. · assertive framing

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The No Surprises Act, which was passed by Congress in 2020, was meant to help protect patients from surprise bills. asserted
which → pass → bills
Years later, it's caused unintended consequences that directly impact patients. asserted
that → cause → patients
Anna Schecter reports. asserted
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