(BPT) – Americans may be tired of hearing about COVID-19 but a slew of new healthcare regulations are significantly impacting how people are charged for healthcare services. On Jan. 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) kicked off the New Year by celebrating the consumer protections included in the 2020 No Surprises Act law. To wit: No more surprise medical bills! At least that’s the goal. Although the new law will be implemented through a series of regulations over the next several years, there are a number of aspects that benefit consumers right now. One company that has been leading the technology behind streamlining the process for providers and consumers with up-to-date physician practice management systems is NextGen Healthcare.
How do the new rules affect your pocketbook?
Everyone has either experienced a “surprise” medical bill that was much larger than expected or knows a family member or friend who has.
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