More than 50 organizations are asking Congress to hold the healthcare industry accountable and provide relief to millions of Americans facing high and rising medical costs. This was stated in a press release from Family USA, a nonpartisan advocate for health consumers, and along with 56 other organisations, he wrote to Congress.
A letter dated September 3rd said that in 2025, almost half of all Americans struggle to force the health care they and their families to do because of the high costs. They are working on medical debt that will never be rewarded at these high costs.”
Organizations including AFSCME, American Physicians, Aging Justice, the National Federation of Healthcare Buyers and the National Consumer League have urged Congress to “change the tide and improve patient, workers, employers, and state health and reduce state costs.”
The organization specifically requested that Congress implement a comprehensive policy of providing the same services at the same price, preventing large hospital businesses from hampering more bills for routine care, moving patients into a higher cost care environment, and saving an estimated $157 billion over a decade.
Additionally, they sought price transparency for stronger hospitals and health plans by revealing negotiated fees for all hospitals and health plans and demanding that fraudulent hospital billing practices be ended. It aims to prevent large hospital businesses from overcharging in outpatient environments and save an estimated $403 million over a decade.
Additionally, the organization called for banning anti-competitive contracts, including contracts between providers and insurance companies that restrict access to patients' alternative care options.
Additionally, they sought greater transparency into the role of private equity and corporate ownership in healthcare, allowing all Americans, including rural communities, to access the care they need at an affordable price.
The letter said the outlined policies could save hundreds of millions of dollars in wasted government spending that could be reinvested in important improvements across the health system.
“Consumers are eager to see Congress stand up for them — not a large medical corporation, and ultimately we will do everything you can and ultimately fulfill our promise to reduce costs and improve healthcare.”
