For years, insurance companies have operated networks of physicians and facilities which they pair with company benefit plans and their own insurance policies to facilitate “in-network” coverage for members. Physician networks are marketed by … [Read more...] about What’s So Great About Being An In-Network Provider Under the No Surprises Act
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Enforcement Provision of the No Surprises Act (NSA) Proposed Rule Issued
The Departments of Health & Human Services (HHS), Labor, and the Treasury together with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued, on September 10, 2021, a second set of regulations under the No Surprises Act (NSA). The proposed rule … [Read more...] about Enforcement Provision of the No Surprises Act (NSA) Proposed Rule Issued
Will the No Surprises Act be Implemented as Lawmakers Intended?
Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently informed the House Appropriations Committee that he would be seeking feedback from stakeholders before enacting a policy to end surprise billing although he … [Read more...] about Will the No Surprises Act be Implemented as Lawmakers Intended?
Out-of-Network Arbitrations Yield Favorable Results For Providers
The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (‘DOBI’) has published statistics tracking the number of Surprise Bill cases submitted to Maximus Federal, the DOBI contractor handling arbitration cases under the New Jersey Out-of-Network Consumer … [Read more...] about Out-of-Network Arbitrations Yield Favorable Results For Providers
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
NJ Surprise Bill Regulatory Alert — DOBI Publishes Implementation Bulletin
On November 20, 2018, The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (“DOBI”) released Bulletin No. 18-14 (the “Bulletin”) relating to Implementation of P.L. 2018 C. 32 (N.J.S.A. 26:2SS-1 to -20) Out-of-Network Consumer Protection, Transparency, … [Read more...] about NJ Surprise Bill Regulatory Alert — DOBI Publishes Implementation Bulletin
Leslie Howard Speaks At The NJDPA Practice Enhancement Seminar
The conference room of the APA Hotel in Woodbridge was filled to capacity Monday, June 11, for the New Jersey Doctor-Patient Alliance Practice Enhancement Seminar focusing on what independent providers should do to prepare for the uncertainty coming … [Read more...] about Leslie Howard Speaks At The NJDPA Practice Enhancement Seminar