Cesar J. Lopez, Healthcare Law

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  • How the No Surprises Act Affects Physician Reimbursement Strategies

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    When the federal No Surprises Act (“NSA”) took effect on January 1, 2022, it changed the relationship between patients, insurers, and out-of-network providers. The NSA was designed to protect patients from surprise medical bills by limiting “balance billing” in certain situations and capping patient cost-sharing obligations at in-network levels. Congress recognized that disputes would inevitably…

  • Starting a Healthcare Business in Texas? Know Your CPOM Obligations

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    The Texas healthcare industry continues to attract physicians, entrepreneurs, investors, med spa owners, and wellness clinic operators seeking to build successful healthcare businesses. While Texas is generally viewed as a business-friendly state, healthcare businesses operate under a unique and highly regulated legal framework. One of the most important, and frequently misunderstood, issues affecting healthcare businesses…