As another Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Imaging Technology News is sharing excerpts from the October issue of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Bulletin, with applause to its expert authors who provided a historical overview of breast imaging, as well as an update on advocacy initiatives and cross-country 2023 legislation.
In response to provider calls for the No Surprises Act (NSA) federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process to resume following recent court decisions, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on Sept. 5 that IDR entities may proceed with making “eligibility determinations” for disputes submitted on or before Aug. 3.
As a result of the fourth ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas regarding the flawed implementation of the No Surprises Act (NSA), the government has once again announced a suspension of all federal independent dispute resolution (IDR) operations. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services update indicates that disputing parties should continue to engage in open negotiations during the IDR pause.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently launched its Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Portal for providers and insurers to settle payment disputes as required by the No Surprises Act (NSA).
The No Surprises Act says patients can't get hit with pricey, unexpected medical bills. Some experts say the regulation could also slow the growth of health insurance premiums.