Last week the White House issued an Executive Order that addressed, in part, healthcare cost transparency and surprise billing. The Administration urged Congress to act on legislation to end the practice of balance billing by December 31, 2020 and … [Read more...] about White House Executive Order Tasks Congress to Act on Surprise Bill Legislation
Elective surgeries may have been ceased, but plastic surgeons are not resting amid coronavirus pandemic
During these unprecedented times, many elective surgeries have been suspended to allow for COVID-19 patients to receive necessary care in their time of need. This has halted most plastic surgeries for the time being, but plastic surgeons are not … [Read more...] about Elective surgeries may have been ceased, but plastic surgeons are not resting amid coronavirus pandemic
Reimbursement Benchmarks Will Exacerbate Surprise Billing Problem
On Friday, March 6th, Modern Healthcare published an article by Dr. William Jaquis, President of the American College of Emergency Physicians, discussing how narrow networks and high-deductible health plans are the true root causes of surprise bills. … [Read more...] about Reimbursement Benchmarks Will Exacerbate Surprise Billing Problem
Asbury Park Press Publishes Opinion Piece Championing Fair Payment for OON Providers
Out-of-Network Healthcare Providers Deserve Fair Reimbursement … [Read more...] about Asbury Park Press Publishes Opinion Piece Championing Fair Payment for OON Providers
Federal Surprise Bill Legislation Gains Momentum
President Trump called upon Democrats and Republicans to pass legislation to end surprise medical billing in remarks delivered from the White House earlier this month. Senators from both sides of the aisle have already been working on … [Read more...] about Federal Surprise Bill Legislation Gains Momentum
NJ Senate Passes Bill To Provide Breast Cancer Patients With Information Related To Breast Reconstruction
Yesterday, NJ legislators passed Bill S-3202, sponsored by Senator Lagana and Senator Gopal, in a unanimous vote. The bill requires hospitals to provide breast cancer patients with information concerning reconstructive surgery. It also prohibits … [Read more...] about NJ Senate Passes Bill To Provide Breast Cancer Patients With Information Related To Breast Reconstruction
Some of the Nation’s Largest Health Insurers Urge Lawmakers To Pass Federal Surprise Bill Legislation
Yesterday, a letter signed by America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) and others asks Congress to take action this year to "pass legislation that will protect patients from surprise medical bills and reign in out-of-control health care cost." The … [Read more...] about Some of the Nation’s Largest Health Insurers Urge Lawmakers To Pass Federal Surprise Bill Legislation
Protecting Patients From Medical Surprise Bills Is Garnering Momentum By Lawmakers
Today, Kaiser Health News published an insightful article on the Federal Surprise Bills being considered. Federal legislation is likely to significantly expand patient protection, in states that already have surprise bills enacted, by including … [Read more...] about Protecting Patients From Medical Surprise Bills Is Garnering Momentum By Lawmakers
NJ Bill Prohibits Carriers from Denying Authorization to Out-of-Network Reconstructive Breast Surgeons for Cancer Patients
On January 22, 2019 the NJ Bill S-3203, sponsored by Senator Joseph Lagana and Senator Vin Gopal, requiring hospitals to provide breast cancer patients with information concerning reconstructive surgery was released from committee and will head to … [Read more...] about NJ Bill Prohibits Carriers from Denying Authorization to Out-of-Network Reconstructive Breast Surgeons for Cancer Patients
“Have PPO Networks Perpetrated The Greatest Heist In American History?”
The article below speaks to the rise of the PPO networks and the impact on the US healthcare system. While the article was published in 2016, the industry remains plagued with the same issues. The analogy of the healthcare players (hospitals, … [Read more...] about “Have PPO Networks Perpetrated The Greatest Heist In American History?”