On February 21, 2023, EDPMA filed an amicus brief in support of the lawsuit led by Texas Medical Association (TMA) that demands the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor and the Department of Treasury (the Departments) reverse its 600% administrative fee increase for clinicians to participate in the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process as intended by the No Surprises Act.  The dramatic, unprecedented increase in initial fees disproportionately affects providers, favors health plans, and will hurt patients.

Read the amicus brief and press release. 

EDPMA Chair of the Board, Don Powell, DO FACEP, released the following statement regarding the summary judgement issued in favor of the Texas Medical Association (TMA), Dr. Adam Corley and UT Tyler Regional Hospital (collectively “The TMA Plaintiffs”) in “TMA II” and CMS’ subsequent freeze of the federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process… read more.

On January 31, 2023, EDPMA filed an amicus brief in support of the Texas Medical Assocation (TMA) to ensure the fair and equitable implementation of the No Surprises Act as intended. The TMA’s third lawsuit filed against the federal government asserts that the methodology to calculate the Qualified Payment Amount (QPA) is not only flawed but favors commercial health plan insurers and violates the Congressional intent of the No Surprises Act. TMA’s claims align with EDPMA’s members’ experiences.  Read the amicus brief here and press release here. 

Emergency medicine physician groups are expected to lose almost $1 billion annually, threatening patient access to emergency care. Read more here. 

EDPMA Supports The Texas Medical Association’s Opposition To A 600% Increase In Administrative Fees For Physicians Utilizing The No Surprises Act Independent Dispute Resolution. Read more here.

McLean, Virginia – The Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA) fully supports the Texas Medical Association’s efforts to hold accountable the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor and the Department of Treasury (the Departments) to ensure fair and equitable implementation of the No Surprises Act as intended. To read the full press release click here.