The American College of Radiology® (ACR®) seeks member action in advocating for ACR-backed bipartisan legislation (H.R. 9572) introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to address challenges related to implementation of the No Surprises Act (NSA), legislation passed in 2020 to protect patients from surprise medical bills. The NSA created an independent dispute resolution process (IDR) for physicians and insurers to resolve payment disputes, but some insurers fail to make timely payments following an IDR determination.
Introduced by U.S. Reps. Greg Murphy, MD (R-NC-03), Raul Ruiz, MD (D-CA-25), John Joyce, MD (R-PA-13), Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA-08), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19), the Enhanced Enforcement of Health Coverage Act would financially penalize health insurance companies that fail to pay physicians within 30 days of the conclusion of the IDR process.
ACR members are encouraged to contact their representative today and urge them to cosponsor H.R. 9572 to ensure that the NSA is carried out as Congress intended and hold insurers accountable.
For more information, contact Ashley Walton, ACR Director of Government Affairs.
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