Episode 287 - What Therapists Need to Know About the "No Surprises Act"
- Jan 28, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 9, 2024

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startup nation, meet: Steven Ballinger

Steven Ballinger is an attorney Practicing Health Law since 1987 in the South Florida area.
He is an Adjunct Professor in Health Law for the FAU Masters Program in Health Care Administration.
show notes
What the Law is and How it Applies to You
Requirement of Notice to Patients
The Good Faith Estimate Requirements
Cost of noncompliance
Resources & giveaways
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GFE Evaluation, Intake & Treatment Template
GFE Template
GFE Website Statement
GFE Office Statement
GFE Client Notification Template
VIDEO explaining how to complete the GFE process and requirements that is more therapist friendly.
Guest's contact information
Meet your co-hosts:
Kate & Katie
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