New Law Reducing Surprise Medical Billing Still Has Gaps

The video discusses the issue of surprise medical bills, often arising in emergencies or scheduled procedures when patients unknowingly receive out-of-network care. A new law aims to mitigate these bills by considering all emergency room care as in-network, but gaps remain, such as ground ambulance coverage. The video highlights Phil Gaimon's case, who faced significant medical debt despite having insurance. It also addresses issues for uninsured individuals and billing errors, which can affect credit scores. The video concludes with statistics on the financial burden of medical debt in the U.S.

What challenges do uninsured individuals face regarding medical bills according to the text?

What issues have been reported regarding medical billing that did not occur to patients?