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July 1 is “Healthcare Independence Day”
Americans should now consider July 1 as “Healthcare Independence Day.” Why? Because on July 1, 2022 the nation can celebrate an incredible victory for the hundreds of millions of people who have been deprived, for far too long, of the real freedom to choose amongst healthcare providers who truly compete for their business—by offering

Not Acting: $35 Million in Annual Fines Await a Typical 500 Employee Non-Compliant Employer
The Biden Administration Will Fine Companies of All Sizes for Not Complying with the Transparency in Coverage Rules of the Affordable Care Act Health Plans, management consultants, TPA’s, and advisory brokers are being held accountable by employer groups to ensure compliance. Meanwhile, opportunistic vendors providing fractional solutions are underserving in this critical venture, leaving significant

Insurers’ ‘Gaming’ of Obamacare Provision Seen Boosting Premiums
Larger companies typically sponsor self-funded health plans in which the employer pays most medical bills directly and hires third-party administrators to handle claims and help design plans. Those plans aren’t subject to the ACA’s medical loss ratio rules, but they can be affected. “When you look at the administrative services-only parts of those same entities,
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Ensuring Compliance with the No Surprises Act and Transparency in Coverage Rule

Our Take on the No Surprises Act, Transparency in Coverage Rule
An extraordinary transformation in commercial health insurance will begin on January 1 when the federal regulations known as the No Surprises Act and the Transparency in Coverage Rule usher in a new market-driven healthcare system. Many in the health insurance ecosystem view the requirements as hopelessly complex and onerous. Not us. TALON views these mandates

TALON To Present Expert Insights On No Surprises Act, Transparency in Coverage Rule Compliance and Safe Harbor. LinkedIn Live Webinar, Thursday, Jan. 20th 2:00 PM EST
Join us on Thursday, January 20th for TALON’s first webinar in our series highlighting how to understand, assess, and prepare for this transformative legislation. TALON will highlight the critical steps to ensure compliance for key commercial health insurance stakeholders; employers and employees; plan advisors and brokers; and third-party administrators, ASOs, and insurance carriers. The webinar

TALON Publishes Planning Guide For No Surprises Act, Transparency in Coverage Compliance
Addressing the need for employers, commercial health insurance advisors and brokers, third-party administrators, ASOs and carriers to find clarity and a path forward regarding numerous mandates contained within the No Surprises Act and Transparency in Coverage Rule, TALON has published its Planning Guide, Ensuring Compliance with the No Surprises Act and Transparency in Coverage Rule.
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Executive Summary
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10 Key Considerations
What you need to consider with Ensuring Compliance with the No Surprises Act and Transparency in Coverage Rule
Planning Guide
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Transparency in Coverage Final Rule
Learn about how the final rule applies to your group.
No Surprises Act
Learn about how the act applies to your group.
True Price Transparency
True price transparency means no surprises.