CMS Opens Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Process
On April 15, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opened the federal independent dispute resolution (IDR) process for providers to resolve out-of-network payment issues covered under the No Surprises Act (NSA).
Biden Administration Announces Initiative to Reduce Medical Debt Burden
On April 11, Vice President Kamala Harris announced actions intended to reduce the burden of medical debt. These actions include:
CMS Issues Updated No Surprises Act FAQs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued two new No Surprises Act FAQs this week.
Reminder: Sign AHA’s Patient Billing Pledge Today
CHA urges member hospitals and health systems to commit to the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) voluntary patient billing guidelines.
DMHC Issues All Plan Letter with No Surprises Act Guidance
On March 21, the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) issued an All-Plan Letter (APL) providing guidance related to state enforcement of certain provisions of the No Surprises Act (NSA).
Reminder to Sign AHA Surprise Billing Pledge
Last week, CHA sent an email to member hospitals and health systems, urging them to commit to the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) voluntary patient billing guidelines.
Texas District Court Rules in Favor of Providers in No Surprises Act Legal Challenge
A Texas District Court on Wednesday ruled in favor of hospitals and providers in a suit brought by the Texas Medical Association challenging the administration’s Sept. 30, 2021, interim final rule (IFR).
CHA Comments on Draft Department of Managed Health Care No Surprises Act All Plan Letter
CHA has provided comments to the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) on its draft All Plan Letter (APL) on No Surprises Act (NSA) enforcement.
CMS Issues Letter Detailing California’s Role in No Surprises Act Enforcement
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a letter detailing the No Surprises Act (NSA) provisions that it will solely enforce and those that California and CMS will enforce collaboratively.
CMS to Host Open Door Forum for Providers on Balance Billing Under the No Surprises Act
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services will host an open door forum for providers on the balance billing provisions of the No Surprises Act on Jan. 26 from 10 to 11 a.m. (PT).