CMS Halts Payment Decisions for No Surprises Act Following Court Defeat

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has directed certified independent dispute resolution entities to halt all payment determinations related to the No Surprises Act until additional guidance is provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury Department. This decision follows a court defeat for CMS.

CMS Puts No Surprises Act Payment Determinations On Hold After Court Loss (Becker’s Hospital Review, 2/13/2023)