Tag Archives: No Surprises Act

Federal Court Strikes Down Part of Surprise Billing Rule

A federal district court in Texas issued an opinion on February 23, 2022 (Decision) in which it concluded that the involved governmental agencies made some significant missteps in promulgating regulations under the No Surprises Act (NSA).  The NSA took effect on January 1, 2022 and establishes federal protections against surprise medical bills.  The law and […]

The Good Faith Estimate Requirement Under the No Surprises Act

Effective January 1, 2022, healthcare providers and facilities will be subject to the No Surprises Act (NSA), which establishes federal protections against surprise medical bills. While there are several parts of the NSA that impact some but not all healthcare providers or facilities (e.g., balance billing prohibitions), the requirement to provide good faith estimates (GFEs) […]