Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public Policy

No Surprises Act: New Law Protects Patients From Surprise Medical Bills


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Surprise medical bills are payments you believe are covered by insurance, but ultimately land back on you. The No Surprises Act protects patients from having to pay for emergency services at out-of-network facilities and other similar situations. Katie Keith describes why this law is necessary to protect patients.

Guest Information:

  • Katie Keith, Associate Research Professor, Center on Health Insurance Reforms at Georgetown University

Resources:

  • No Surprises: Understand your rights against surprise medical bills | CMS
  • Katie Keith, JD, MPH | Center on Health Insurance Reforms | Georgetown University
  • Katie Keith (@Katie_Keith) / Twitter
  • Learn more at: radiohealthjournal.org/no-surprises-act/
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