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Surprise Medical Billing: Advancing ASA-endorsed solutions

Surprise medical billing occurs when patients receive unanticipated bills from aggressive insurance companies.

The practice burdens physician anesthesiologists’ practices. The new “No Surprises Act” was passed in late 2020 to address the problem, and new regulations are being written now in preparation for the January 2022 implementation. 

Resources for You

  • Drop in on a conversation with Manny Bonilla, ASA’s chief advocacy officer, and Dr. Adam Striker as they talk about the implementation of the federal No Surprises Act, what led to a recent lawsuit, and how the Independent Resolution Process is rolling out. Tune in now to Central Line Episode 61: The No Surprises Act Rollout. 
  • Read a press release on the ASA, ACEP, and ACR lawsuit against the federal government’s implementation rules for ‘No Surprises Act.'
  • Review reference materials related to the surprise medical bill law development and ASA's activities (members only).
  • View this PDF resource for more on how ASA is working to ensure patients and physician anesthesiologists are protected from financial harm.
  • Video (below): Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MHA, FACHE, FASA, President, 2020, explains what is surprise billing, the root cause of it, and why it’s problematic for anesthesiologists and patients.