ASCP Reaffirms Support for the No Surprises Act

May 11, 2026

ASCP urges Congress and the federal agencies to strengthen NSA

ASCP is continuing its efforts to ensure the No Surprises Act (NSA) is implemented as Congress intended. The Society recently joined more than 100 medical organizations in urging the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury to address ongoing problems in the law’s rollout.

In a joint letter, ASCP and others detailed how health plans are exploiting gaps in the current system—undermining patient protections and shifting financial burdens onto independent medical practices. The letter calls for stronger federal enforcement and greater transparency in the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process, offering several targeted recommendations to improve fairness and accountability.

ASCP is also supporting bipartisan legislation to reinforce these protections. The No Surprises Act Enforcement Act (H.R. 4710/S. 2420) would strengthen the IDR process by authorizing penalties for parties that fail to meet statutory payment timelines after an IDR decision is issued. This fix would help ensure timely, reliable reimbursement and uphold the law’s intent.

ASCP will continue advocating for reforms that protect patients and support the viability of medical practices.

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