What is the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) and how might it apply to medical billing?

Q: What is the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) and how might it apply to medical billing?

The DTPA protects consumers against false, misleading, and deceptive acts or practices . If a medical provider engages in deceptive billing, misrepresents the cost of services, or acts unconscionably, it could be a violation of the DTPA.

The DTPA protects consumers against false, misleading, and deceptive acts or practices. If a medical provider engages in deceptive billing, misrepresents the cost of services, or acts unconscionably, it could be a violation of the DTPA.