Don’t Be Surprised By The “No Surprises Act”

Over the past month, the "No Surprises Act" (NSA) has been getting lots of ink—not all of it expected. The NSA was passed on December 27, 2020, and went into effect January 1, 2022 (see Detailed Summary Of No Surprises Act). The Act presents some operational challenges for provider organization executive teams (see CAQH Provider Directory Snapshot FAQs For Providers And Practice Managers). There is no more balance billing allowed for out-of-network emergency services, non-emergency services or ambulance services. Provider organizations need to provide consumers with an estimate of the total cost of their services. And . . .