Certificate of No Surprises Act (NSA) Proficiency Course (CNSAP)

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The No Surprises Act (NSA) is part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act and includes extensive federal protections for healthcare consumers.

The NSA shields consumers from surprise billing if they have a group health plan, group or individual health insurance coverage and also provides protections for the uninsured and self-pay patients. It bans all surprise bills for emergency services from an out-of-network provider or facility without prior authorization.

The Certificate of No Surprises Act Proficiency (CNSAP) provides the learner with a high-level understanding of the NSA and its detailed provisions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1) Define and describe the 'No Surprises Act'

2) Explain how the 'No Surprises Act' protects the healthcare consumer (insured/uninsured)

3) Outline the provisions of balance billing in the 'No Surprises Act'

4) Demonstrate an understanding of 'good faith estimates', their timing and delivery

5) Describe implementation and automation of information delivery relating to the 'No Surprises Act '

AVERAGE STUDY TIME: 2-4 hours

AUDIENCE: This program is intended as a professional development course of study for providers, practice managers, consultants, medical staff, students in healthcare programs, HealthIT pro's and others addressing medical site administration.

ACCREDITATION: This course is fully accredited for continuing education, NCPD/CME and credential renewal for Physicians/PAs, Nurses/RNs/LPNs, CHCIOs, CAHIMs and CPHIMs managers. Click relevant CE button below for credit information.

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