Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Where Are Americans' Tax Refunds Going? Toward Paying For Health Care.
Now that Tax Day has come and gone, you might be expecting a refund. Many people already know what they鈥檙e spending it on. Out-of-pocket spending on health care jumps by 60% the week after people get refunds, according to JPMorgan Chase. (Beras, 4/16)
The Texas Senate passed a bill Tuesday that could provide relief to Texans slapped with surprise medical bills when health care providers and insurance companies disagree on the costs of medical treatments. Senate Bill 1264 passed 29-2 with the only dissenting votes coming from two physicians: Republican state Sens. Donna Campbell of New Braunfels and Sen. Charles Schwertner of Georgetown. (Byrne, 4/16)
