In their latest post for The Commonwealth Fund, CHIR experts explain that the No Surprises Act will not protect patients from surprise medical bills from ground ambulances but that some states are doing so.

In a complement to the latest post for The Commonwealth Fund, CHIR experts share additional detail on 10 state laws governing ground ambulance coverage and reimbursement. 

Need to understand the No Surprises Act? We've got you covered through our dedicated resources on this historic new law. 

A new analysis from Brookings finds that private equity-owned air ambulances are paid significantly higher rates for the same services compared to other carriers. 

The Biden administration is establishing a new federal advisory board to provide recommendations on protecting patients from ground ambulance surprise bills. This advisory board is required under the No Surprises Act, and nominations are due by Dec. 13, 2021.

Michael McAuliff talks to Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra about why new rules to implement the No Surprises Act strike the right balance for patients, insurers, and providers.

Hailey Mensik discusses the new federal advisory committee on ground ambulances.

Alex Kacik covers a new lawsuit from air ambulance providers that challenges key parts of federal rules to implement the No Surprises Act.

Rebecca Pifer reports on how the No Surprises Act may already be affecting contracting dynamics between payers and providers ahead of the law's effective date in 2022.