WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) issued the following statement upon the release of the House Ways and Means surprise billing proposal:

“While we await additional details of the surprise billing proposal from House Ways and Means Committee, ACEP is appreciative of the Committee's continued efforts and hopeful the best federal solution to protect patients is near. We look forward to working with Committee members and other members of Congress to pass a balanced and thoughtful approach to stop surprise medical bills.”