Amanda Waesch, Esq., is a healthcare Attorney at Brennan, Manna & Diamond. Her practice focuses on healthcare, employment law and healthcare litigation across the country. She advises healthcare providers including practices and hospitals on reviewing and litigating employment agreements; non-compete agreements and severance agreements. Her work has benefited physicians and administrators in drafting and reviewing employer handbooks, as well as management and training issues.
Comply with Good Faith Estimate Complexities and Get Paid More
Good Faith Estimates are a necessary evil to comply with the No Surprises Act, but let’s face it—they’re complicated and time-consuming. They are hard to get right, and mistakes can lead to patient complaints, lost revenue, and costly audits.
The good news? With a few simple adjustments, you can streamline your Good Faith Estimate processes, head off compliance issues, negotiate higher payer fees and maximize your reimbursements. Healthcare attorney Amanda Waesch, Esq., can help. Amanda will host a 60-minute online training to break it all down.
Get these (and many more) Good Faith Estimate questions answered by attending this 60-minute online training:
- Which patients are required to receive a Good Faith Estimate?
- What charges should you include or exclude on an estimate?
- How does a patient’s co-insurance or deductible affect your Good Faith Estimate?
- If an in-network patient chooses to self-pay, is a Good Faith Estimate still required?
- How far in advance must you supply an estimate to your patients?
- Can you compliantly provide discounts for early/lump sum payments? If yes, how?
- What if state and federal regulations differ, which do you follow?
- Can you provide hardship discounts to in-network patients? If yes, how?
- How should your payment policy change if you provide Good Faith Estimates?
- What are your responsibilities when working with co-providers?
- What disclaimers should you include on your estimate to protect your practice?
- What is the correct way to change a Good Faith Estimate and remain compliant?
- And so much more!
Why is this Training Critical for Your Practice?
Just because you’ve been offering Good Faith Estimates for a while doesn’t mean you’re getting them right. In fact, in August 2024, CMS reported that 85% of No Surprises Act Complaints were directed at providers, facilities, and ambulance services. And Good Faith Estimate complaints were among the top three.
Don’t leave your practice vulnerable. Register for this online training to ensure your practice’s Good Faith Estimates are compliant and that you are receiving all of the reimbursement you are due.
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