Becker's Healthcare March 5, 2021
In late 2020, Congress passed the No Surprises Act to protect patients from surprise billing. The legislation, which takes effect next year, will require providers to revamp several revenue cycle processes.
In a Feb. 25 webinar, sponsored by Xtend Healthcare and hosted by Becker’s Hospital Review, two industry experts discussed the regulatory requirements outlined in the law and how physicians and hospitals can start preparing for new billing and payment processes.
The presenters were:
- Linda Corley, vice president of compliance and quality assurance, Xtend Healthcare
- Mike Morris, president and CEO, Xtend Healthcare
Five key takeaways from the webinar:
1. The federal law prohibits arbiters from considering government insurance rates. During the independent dispute resolution process, also known...