Surprise Billing Legislation

After years of wrangling over patient complaints about high out-of-network bills, Congress passed and the President signed legislation designed to curb surprise billing practices. The “No Surprises Act” will not go into effect until 2022, but already many in the healthcare industry are trying to assess what the effect of the legislation will be on existing and future managed care arrangements, revenue cycle practices, and disputes concerning out-of-network reimbursement, and potential unintended consequences. Our managed care team has deep experience advising clients on the No Surprises Act and its impact on the industry.