Recent Work
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Recent Cohorts Aging into Medicare Use More Counseling and Psychotherapy Than Past Cohorts
More recent cohorts aging into Medicare seek significantly more counseling and psychotherapy than prior cohorts, suggesting that plans must prepare to accommodate the needs of new Medicare entrants.
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No Surprises Act Independent Dispute Resolution Outcomes for Emergency Services
Disputes were dominated by just a few health plans and private equity-backed providers, making it hard to determine if IDR awards reflect the overall market for out-of-network care.
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Comparison of Estimated No Surprises Act Qualifying Payment Amounts and Payments to In-Network and Out-of-Network Emergency Medicine Professionals
A payment rule in the No Surprise Act will likely lead to lower rates for emergency medicine procedures due to reduced bargaining power from hospital and physician groups.
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Emergency Physicians Recover a Higher Share of Charges from Surprise Medical Bills
Emergency physicians recover a higher share of charges from out-of-network care than from in-network care.