CMS Finalizes Rule to Simplify Payer-Provider Disputes Under No Surprises Act

Katie Adams / medcitynews - CMS finalized a new rule aimed at streamlining the No Surprises Act’s overwhelmed arbitration system. Provider groups largely welcomed the reforms — though some industry leaders said additional changes are still needed to address alleged misuse and improv…

AI Summary: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a rule to simplify payer‑provider disputes under the No Surprises Act, updating the dispute resolution process and implementing a payer registry and portal changes. The aim is to reduce administrative friction, speed dispute handling, and make billing arbitration less of an endurance sport for providers and insurers.

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