Download Support Tool This decision matrix will assist a clinic in identifying if the balance billing protection rules apply to the Doctor of Chiropractic. Remember, this is just one portion of the rule. The first step is to see if the balance billing portion of the rule applies to your clinic. No Surprises Act Decision…

This quick tutorial provides a closer look at the conditions that created the need for government regulations surrounding balance billing. You will see how consumer empowerment has impacted providers nationwide. Each rapid tutorial in this course will assist in making sense of what does and does not apply to Doctors of Chiropractic. This first tutorial…

Enforcement & Compliance Although there is some enforcement discretion as the regulatory authorities work out the details, it is necessary for providers to be compliant in the areas that are clear and established. Although the original objective was to protect the insured patient, it also protects the uninsured, self-pay patient. As already stated, the law…

What is the No Surprises Act? The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 was enacted on December 27, 2020. The Act contains many provisions that protect patients (consumers) from surprise bills. The No Surprises Act protects people covered under group and individual health plans from receiving unexpected bills when they seek emergency care, out of network…