A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on a Consumer Protection Law
Representative Frank Pallone Jr. acknowledged that while the law protects consumers, the arbitration process needs more oversight to prevent abuse.
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Representative Frank Pallone Jr. acknowledged that while the law protects consumers, the arbitration process needs more oversight to prevent abuse.
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31 stories · 94–95 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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The No Surprises Act, meant to protect patients from unexpected medical bills, has led to a flood of arbitration claims by doctors. Some, like Dr. Norman Rowe, have secured payments as high as $440,000 for routine surgeries, driving up health insurance premiums.
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