Texans Can Appeal Surprise Medical Bills, But The Process Can Be Draining

Austin dentist Brad Buckingham received a bill for more than $70,000 after a bike accident landed him in the hospital and he needed emergency hip surgery.

In Texas many people have a right to mediation of medical bills. But the concept can be off-putting and patients often think they need a lawyer, which isn’t the case.

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