A ‘turf battle’ between nurses and doctors: HEAL Texans Act aims to remove physician oversight of nurses in primary care
Boram Kim | Apr 28, 2023 | Texas
CMS offers guidance on medical billing disputes in wake of Texas court ruling
Boram Kim | Feb 28, 2023 | Texas
5 Things Texas: Q&A w/Jamie Dudensing, TMA lawsuits, Medicaid redeterminations
Eli Kirshbaum | Feb 19, 2023 | Texas
US District Court rules in favor of Texas Medical Association over independent dispute resolution process
Boram Kim | Feb 8, 2023 | Texas
US District Court Judge Jeremy Kernodle ruled in favor of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) on Monday in its case against the federal government over the arbitration process for resolving out-of-network medical billing disputes between providers and payers. TMA’s suit against the departments of Health and Human Services,
Texas Medical Association files fourth lawsuit against federal No Surprises Act
Boram Kim | Feb 1, 2023 | Texas
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) announced on Tuesday that it has filed a lawsuit in US District Court challenging a 600% increase in administrative fees related to the federal independent dispute resolution (IDR) process for out-of-network medical claims. Federal agencies announced last month the fee would increase from
President of Texas Medical Association shares 2023 legislative priorities
Boram Kim | Jan 24, 2023 | Texas
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) said its top priorities this legislative session are issues around scope-of-practice and women’s reproductive health. As part of its interim report for the current session, the House Select Committee of Health Care Reform (HSCHCR) recommended increased funding for medical education and workforce development
HHS finalizes rules for IDR process at the heart of TMA lawsuit
Boram Kim | Aug 22, 2022 | Texas
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released updated final rules on Friday related to the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process between payers and providers concerning surprise billing, required under the No Surprises Act (NSA). The new rules require arbiters to consider both an insurer's median
TMA continues fight for fair process in federal surprise billing law
Texas Medical Association | Jan 28, 2022 | Texas
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) Monday reiterated its strong opposition to a part of a federal rule that unfairly favors health insurers when directing arbiters to resolve payment disputes between insurers and physicians under the No Surprises Act. A brief filed by TMA late Monday opposes the federal agencies’ motion for summary
New TMA push suggests kids, parents pause electronic devices
Texas Medical Association | Dec 2, 2021 | Texas
Devices like the one you may be using to read this news release might be harming your health, Texas physicians say, so they have a suggestion: Turn it off. Physicians are concerned about more people suffering mental and behavioral health problems, especially as the pandemic lags on. Doctors see connections