WASHINGTON – Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy David Merritt issued the following statement in response to the introduction of the Facility Accountability in Reimbursements Act by Reps. Kevin Hern (R-OK) and Annie Kuster (D-NH), which aims to ensure that patients are billed accurately based on the where they received care.

“No one should have to pay more for health care services based only on the location of care. This bipartisan, commonsense solution prioritizes the health and well-being of patients by promoting affordability, transparency and fairness. We are committed to advancing real solutions to improve care and lower costs for all Americans and look forward to working with Congress to pass this legislation as a critical step forward in achieving this goal.”