ZPAC

[Ed Gaines @EdGainesIII]

There is a plethora of good news in the newly issued CMS No Surprises Act (NSA) Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Operations final rule, but none better than CMS reducing its non-refundable administrative fee from $115 to $15 per party per dispute.

Mark and I discuss this highlight and more in our latest podcast.

CMS used its regulatory authority to announce yesterday June 2, 2026 that the new fee would be effective for disputes filed on June 11, 2026, instead of the standard 60 days after publication of the rule in the Federal Register.

Once again, the physician and supporting advocacy community should take another victory lap.

https://t.co/4Utrzpm2eX

[ZPAC @ZP_PAC]

The long-awaited #NSA #IDR Final Rule is here.

What changed? What does it mean for physicians and practices? And why is enforcement still one of the biggest issues?

🎙️ Mark Isenberg and Ed Gaines break it all down in the latest episode of #ZotecAnswers: https://t.co/fYrH9YS1fh

[ZPAC @ZP_PAC]

3 #Medicare payment reform bills.

1 growing message from #Congress: the current system isn't sustainable.

Ahead of the 2027 MPFS proposed rule, learn about legislation physicians should be watching & why it matters. ⬇️

https://t.co/YaSrBeD5bB

[ZPAC @ZP_PAC]

As #AI adoption grows, so do the questions:
❓Who owns health data?
❓Who protects it?
❓Who is accountable when AI influences decisions?

We unpack it all in the newest episode of #ZotecAnswers.
🎧 https://t.co/HF2V69QGqF

[ZPAC @ZP_PAC]

🚨The #NSA #IDR Operations Rule was finalized.

One win? Admin fees drop from $115 to $15 per party per dispute.

That's a meaningful reduction in barriers for physicians navigating the IDR process.

Read more: https://t.co/fb3YOr3hpT

#HealthcarePolicy #NoSurprisesAct

[ZPAC @ZP_PAC]

#AI is reshaping #healthcare, but who’s protecting patient data?

New #ZotecAnswers episode on AI, HIPAA, healthcare privacy, and accountability.

🎧 https://t.co/HF2V69QGqF

#HealthcareAI #HealthPolicy #HealthTech #HealthcarePodcast

[ZPAC @ZP_PAC]

🚨The #NSA #IDR final rule is here.

Key wins:
✔️ IDR fees cut to $15
✔️ Expanded batching flexibility
✔️ Required insurer responses during open negotiation
✔️ CARC/RARC standardization

👉https://t.co/gW2pLlNxwj

#NoSurprisesAct #HealthcarePolicy

[ZPAC @ZP_PAC]

#Healthcare is changing fast.

Stay ahead of it. 🎧

Subscribe to #ZotecAnswers for real conversations on policy, reimbursement, AI, prior auth, and more.

🎧 https://t.co/LILSkxTOZi

[ZPAC @ZP_PAC]

#Medicare doc payment has dropped 33% since '01 & practice costs keep climbing.

Now, #Congress is moving on reform. #HR8163 could help stabilize payment & protect patient access to care.

Why does it matter? We break it down in our #AtoZPAC blog.
https://t.co/OKMdFhGjlh

[ZPAC @ZP_PAC]

Medicare payments are down 33%. ❌
Practice costs are up. ⬆️
Patients are losing access to care. ⬇️
Congress can help fix it. ✅

📣Tell lawmakers to support H.R. 8163 and protect patient access: https://t.co/EQJCYV83vF

#ProtectPatients #Physicians #Medicare

[ZPAC @ZP_PAC]

Healthcare policy, but make it scrollable. 👀

Follow us on #Instagram for advocacy updates, podcast clips, and healthcare news that matters.

https://t.co/BfNrpEMNwu

#FollowUs #Trending

[ZPAC @ZP_PAC]

@HHSGov extended digital accessibility compliance deadlines, but orgs should not hit pause.

Websites, apps, and digital patient tools are facing increased scrutiny, and the operational implications are significant.

Read more in the latest #AtoZPAC blog: https://t.co/T9N7SGwUjR

[Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. @RepGregMurphy]

https://t.co/RyuIfWrpW3

[ZPAC @ZP_PAC]

Payment policies impacting patient care? ❌

In the newest episode of #ZotecAnswers, our team discusses IN's #downcoding policy & why physicians are paying attention.

Payment pressure ➡️ practice impact, this ep breaks down what's at stake.

🎧https://t.co/xiPo26vk3T

[ZPAC @ZP_PAC]

#PriorAuth reform is entering its next phase.

#CMS & health plans are pushing new efforts aimed at reducing admin burden, improving transparency, & streamlining approvals. But what could these changes actually mean for docs & practices?

➡️https://t.co/2TKfwR4tWG

#AtoZPAC

[ZPAC @ZP_PAC]

🏎️The race to improve #healthcare doesn't stop at the track.

As IN gears up for the #Indy500, Mark Isenberg spent time on #CapitolHill meeting w/ lawmakers & advocating for key issues.

Important conversations. Meaningful advocacy. IN represented in DC.

[Ed Gaines @EdGainesIII]

Congress has shortened calendar this year due to the mid term elections so now is the time to engage!

Act Now: Ways & Means Must Advance H.R. 8163 https://t.co/zSKadg9UQX

[ZPAC @ZP_PAC]

JUST IN! 🚨#Medicare payment cuts are threatening patient access to care.

Physician reimbursement is down 33% since 2001 while costs keep rising.

This week, @WaysandMeansGOP, @WaysMeansCmte must act.

Advance #HR8163. Protect patients.

🚨https://t.co/wzGJxPg02d

#TakeAction

[Zotec Partners @ZotecPartners]

What’s really happening behind the No Surprises Act? Our latest podcast with Radiology Partners breaks it down—impact, challenges, and what providers need to know. 🎧 https://t.co/UczIJ6Y91n #NoSurprisesAct #RCM

[ZPAC @ZP_PAC]

🏁Countdown to the #Indy500 is on & our #advocacy efforts aren't slowing down.

Mark Isenberg was in DC to meet w/ staffers for IN's delegation to discuss #healthcare policies. Capitol Hill to Circle City, we're proud to keep docs in the conversation.

@SenToddYoung @RepMessmer