Becker's Healthcare October 14, 2021
Implementing the No Surprises Act, the federal government’s attempt to cut down on surprise billing practices, could slow the growth of healthcare premiums.
Policy experts said the Jan. 1 implementation will “put a thumb on the scale” that will discourage settlements, according to an Oct. 14 Kaiser Health News report.
This is because unlike some state laws, the new act bars arbitrators — who must decide on costs if providers and payers fail to reach an agreement after negotiating on...