Surprise! (Out-of-Network Billing for Emergency Health Care)
Gary Whiddon
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It is no surprise that Surprise birthday parties and surprise out-of-network health care bills elicit opposite feelings.? Unfortunately, it has been all too common for doctors and hospitals to send unexpected “out of network” bills to unknowing consumers after a surgery or treatment. The USA map above from Peterson-Kaiser Family Foundation reports that these out of network surprises occur approximately 1 out of every 5 visits to the emergency room.
Fortunately, January 1st, 2022 the No Surprise Act officially is now in effect. This new law protects patients from any surprise medical bills when using out-of-network providers.
For more information check out https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2021/11/22/new-hhs-report-highlights-how-no-surprises-act-will-prevent-surprise-medical-bills-faced-millions-americans.html