Radiology Business January 11, 2024
Radiology groups are expressing mixed feelings about a recent proposal to modify the independent dispute-resolution process under the No Surprises Act.
In October, the Biden Administration issued a proposed rule in response to criticism from radiology and other specialties around the landmark law. Among various changes, the update seeks to improve communication between health insurers, physicians and the independent entities that arbitrate disagreements over out-of-network payments. It also would adjust timelines for the independent dispute resolution process, along with establishing new criteria for “batching” together similar requests.
Both the Radiology Business Management Association and American College of Radiology recently weighed in on the proposal, coinciding with the deadline to submit public comments. In a Jan. 4 news update, ACR said...