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New Act Cuts Costs but Leaves Gaps in Care

8/28/2025

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The No Surprises Act, enacted in 2022, lowered out-of-pocket healthcare costs by nearly $600 annually for patients in newly protected states.
Premium costs and high medical spending remained unchanged, highlighting the law's limitations.
Experts recommend extending protections to ground ambulance services and enhancing payment arbitration oversight to reduce financial burdens on patients.

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Story summary

The No Surprises Act, enacted in 2022, lowered out-of-pocket healthcare costs by nearly $600 annually for patients in newly protected states.
Premium costs and high medical spending remained unchanged, highlighting the law's limitations.
Experts recommend extending protections to ground ambulance services and enhancing payment arbitration oversight to reduce financial burdens on patients.