5 December, 2022 14:55

December 5, 2022
RHC Regulatory Updates and Good Faith Estimate Policy

Dear Michelle,

Per the No Surprises Act (NSA), all health care providers, since January 1, 2022, are required to issue Good Faith Estimates (GFEs) to uninsured and self-pay patients who request the summary of expected charges and who schedule an appointment 3 or more days in advance. Additional provisions related to GFEs are set to go into effect January 1, 2023.

We encourage you to join us for an upcoming webinar on Wednesday, December 7th, 2022, at 3 PM ET where Nathan Baugh and Sarah Hohman will provide an update of new RHC regulatory provisions as well as an overview of current and upcoming Good Faith Estimate requirements.

RHCs can submit questions during registration or ask them live during the webinar.

You must register in advance for the Free Webinar!

Date: Wednesday, December 7th, 2022, at 3 PM ET

Speakers:

• Nathan Baugh, NARHC Executive Director
• Sarah Hohman, NARHC Director of Government Affairs

Title: RHC Regulatory Updates and Good Faith Estimate Policy

As always, NARHC will be providing this webinar free of charge. Register Now!

To register, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OLoRPijfROy7Ilr_DzvJIg.

When the webinar begins you will be connected to audio using your computer’s speakers.

If you have issues registering and are using Internet Explorer, try using another browser. If you continue to have issues, please contact us and we will assist you, 866.306.1961.

A copy of the slides and a recording will be available within a few days after the webinar is complete at: https://www.narhc.org/narhc/TA_Webinars1.asp

If you have any questions about registering please email us at [email protected].

Sincerely,

National Association of Rural Health Clinics

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