STATE LEGISLATURE

Texas has more than 200 freestanding ERs. Lawmakers just passed bills to combat patient confusion and price gouging.

One bill awaiting action by the governor will require freestanding emergency rooms to clearly disclose the in-network health plans they accept and the fees patients may be charged.

By ELIZABETH BYRNE, The Texas Tribune
Posted 6/3/19

Ten years ago, Texas became the first state to allow licenses for independent freestanding emergency rooms. Since then, just over 200 have opened their doors around Texas, according to state …

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