stop allowing non-PPO providers in hospitals to charge non-PPO amounts to patients using a hospital within their PPO.

Patients using a hospital within their Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) are often billed for charges from non-PPO providers that participated in their treatment and care. Patients receive less coverage from their insurance company when non-PPO providers are used. Patients often do not have a choice while in a hospital setting as to who is participating in their care, and it can be rather inconvenient for the patient to arrange for only PPO providers. Patients should only be billed from the non-PPO providers at the PPO amount. Also, require insurance companies to cover non-PPO charges at the PPO amount for treatment and care at PPO hospitals.