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Legislation to stop surprise billing could negatively affect air ambulance operators

Federal legislation aimed at eliminating surprise medical bills threatens the viability of the U.S. air ambulance industry, according to a report from Moody’s Investors Service. If adopted in its current form, the Lower Health Care Costs Act would be a significant credit negative for air ambulance operators, as the proposed legislation would allow private health… Read More »

Senate passes massive legislation to combat opioid crisis

The Senate passed on Monday by a nearly unanimous vote a bill containing 70 measures aimed at fighting the opioid epidemic, setting up a conference with the House of Representatives to reconcile differences between the versions and send legislation to President Trump. The Senate’s Opioid Response Act includes measures that range from expanding access to… Read More »