NSA Update: CMS Enforcement on Balance Billing Ban and Good Faith Estimate Requirements (On-Demand Webinar)

Date: 07/24/24

Closed captions are available.

Overview: The webinar offers a discussion of the latest developments in enforcement of No Surprises Act requirements applicable to health care facilities and providers, including the ban on balance billing and the provision of a good faith estimate of expected charges to uninsured and self-pay patients. CMS is contacting facilities and providers to inform them of patient complaints alleging NSA violations and requesting documentation to resolve complaints. Speakers provide an overview of the types of NSA violations being investigated by CMS and the documentation requested. The webinar outlines steps facilities and providers can take to comply with NSA requirements and avoid complaints or to be prepared in the event of a complaint.

Learning Objectives: 

• Review the No Surprises Act compliance requirements for facilities and providers
• Outline the enforcement actions taken by CMS related to NSA compliance requirements
  
• Discuss steps facilities and providers can take to be compliant with NSA rules and be prepared to address complaints
  

Speaker Information:

Jeff Davis, Member, Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Cara Tucker, Legal Counsel – Regulatory, Ensemble Health Partners

Continuing Education:

CLE: The maximum number of credits available for ON DEMAND is 1.5 for a 60-minute state and 1.8 for a 50-minute state. Please note that the availability of credits may vary from state to state.  This self-study course will be available for purchase for approximately one year after the recording date, but state rules on duration of eligibility for CLE-credits differ, so please check with your state before purchasing self-study offerings. 

CPE: CPE credits are not available for on-demand.

CCB: The Compliance Certification Board (CCB)® has approved this event for up to 1.8 NON LIVE CCB CEUs based on a 50-minute hour. Continuing Education Units are awarded based on individual attendance records. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by CCB of this event content or of the event sponsor.