# Bad Inputs, Bad Outcomes: Understanding Outliers in the No Surprises Act

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Podcast: [Becker’s Healthcare Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/becker-s-healthcare-podcast-484089)
Published: 2026-05-27T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/beckershealthcarepodcast/beckershealthcarepodcast/153910022/bad-inputs-bad-outcomes-understanding-outliers-in-the-no-surprises-act/
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## Resource

In this episode, Patrick Velliky, Chief External Affairs Officer at HaloMD, discusses insurer participation challenges in the IDR process, the impact of outlier arbitration awards, and how providers can better navigate the No Surprises Act landscape. This episode is sponsored by HaloMD .

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