Episode

No Surprises Act Costs, Price Transparency, and the Latest Payer Policy Shifts with Jakob Emerson

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Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Published
Jul 24, 2026
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667
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Summary

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down the rising costs tied to the No Surprises Act arbitration process, evolving CMS and congressional actions, and what these policy changes could mean for payers, providers, employers, and healthcare pricing.