Becker's Healthcare September 7, 2023
Providers, payers and other interested parties have their eyes on the 5th Circuit Appeals Court in the next phase of the ongoing legal battle over the No Surprises Act, Bloomberg Law reported Sept. 5.
Texas District Judge Jeremy Kernodle largely sided in favor of the Texas Medical Association in the four lawsuits the organization filed against HHS challenging provisions of the No Surprises Act.
CMS temporarily suspended federal independent dispute resolution processes in response to the latest court rulings. In a Sept. 5 update, CMS directed certified IDR entities to proceed with eligibility determinations for single and bundled disputes submitted on or before Aug. 3. All other aspects of the IDR process operations remain suspended. Disputing parties may...