★Physician Organizations Oppose Legislation that Gives Health Insurers Unilateral Control Over Out-of-Network Payments. ASA, ACEP and ACR warn legislation is premature as federal reforms remain unimplemented and Congress considers bipartisan solutions to strengthen No Surprises Act. Read the details at Physician Organizations Oppose Legislation That Gives Health Insurers Unilateral Control Over Out-of-Network Payments.
★ASA Monitor Highlights ASA's No Surprises Act Leadership. The No Surprises Act continues to shape physician payment and independent dispute resolution (IDR) processes. In a recent ASA Monitor article, ASA leaders discuss the specialty's advocacy efforts, ongoing regulatory developments, and the importance of protecting fair physician payment while preserving patient access to care. Read the article
★New findings reveal how insurers may leverage low initial payments, flawed QPAs, and impractical contract terms to force physicians into the IDR process to secure appropriate payment. The analysis of CMS data was submitted to Congress by ASA, ACEP, and ACR.
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Curated by: the ASA Department of Payment and Practice Management
Date of last update: October 14, 2026