KevinMD December 19, 2021
Gerald E. Harmon

Physicians prioritize patient needs above all other considerations. To advance that mission, the AMA works tirelessly to improve access to quality, affordable health coverage for everyone, which includes protecting patients from the financial harm posed by unanticipated medical bills that can be generated through out-of-network care.

That is why the AMA has joined the American Hospital Association in asking the courts to ensure that the dispute-resolution provisions of the No Surprises Act reflect the basis for its bipartisan passage through Congress: a balanced and equitable process for settling payment disputes.

Let me be clear: The AMA’s support for the patient protections in the No Surprises Act against unanticipated medical bills remains in place. We supported the intent of this landmark...

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