Over a dozen Texas orthopaedic surgeons will visit Capitol Hill on June 6 to discuss issues related to out-of-network balance billing, hospital monopolies, and antitrust regulations related to commercial health insurance plans. The orthopaedic surgeons will discuss initiatives that can lower health care costs for patients.

The Texas Orthopaedic Association (TOA) will sponsor four orthopaedic residents’ trip to visit with the Texas Congressional Delegation. TOA believes that it is important to build the next group of physician leaders by educating orthopaedic residents about the public policy process at a young age.

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