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Surprise billing rule provision jeopardizes patient access to care

Biden administration plan to implement No Surprises Act runs contrary to the intent of new statute, say doctors, hospitals and many members of Congress.

Access to Care
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Provider networks & access to care

Download the report, issue brief and other resources to protect patient’s access to quality care and improve transparency in provider networks.

Access to Care
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How latest surprise-billing rule entrenches health insurers’ power

Over 70% of nation’s health insurance markets are highly concentrated. New Biden administration rule represents a gift to the insurance industry.

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New surprise-billing law on the way: What doctors must know

Learn what’s required of physicians and other providers and how disputes with health plans will be settled under the new No Surprises Act.

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Susan R. Bailey, MD
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Surprise billing reform serves patients and physicians alike

Our AMA played key role in correcting earlier provisions that would have been overly burdensome and put smaller independent physician practices at a disadvantage.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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Federal action on surprise medical bills: What doctors should know

Patients will be protected from unexpected medical costs and physicians will have a process to challenge inadequate out-of-network insurance payment.

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5 MIN READ

Policy road map shows the way to end the overdose epidemic

It’s been clear for years that, to end the drug overdose epidemic, health insurance company and pharmacy benefit managers’ barriers to evidence-based treatment and non-opioid pain management must be eliminated.

Overdose Epidemic
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Overdose epidemic requires state action to remove barriers to care

AMA, Mannatt report emphasizes the increasing importance of removing barriers to evidence-based care.

Press Releases
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Help cut burdens of high-deductible health plans

These health plans mean lower premiums but higher patient cost-sharing, which can lead to and skipped care. AMA calls for innovative plan designs.

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