How the new No Surprises Act protects you

It's been a year since Nebraska’s LB997 (Out-of-Network Emergency Medical Care Act) has blocked health care providers in Nebraska from balance billing consumers for medical care received from out-of-network providers or facilities in emergency situations. The protections under that state mandate were expanded when the federal No Surprises Act came into effect on Jan. 1,

Knowing where to seek treatment – appropriate emergency room use

Knowing where to seek treatment makes a difference in terms of physical and financial health, as well as recovery, when you or a loved one is sick or injured. How do you know if a trip to the emergency room is required? Based on the symptoms presented, the following tips can help you determine if

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3 ways consumers are driving change in health care – and how you can do the same

Twenty years ago when you set off on a summer road trip, you likely used a well-worn AAA travel book to guide your hotel selection. No reviews – just approximate cost and a few words describing amenities. Today, you wouldn’t think twice about checking multiple websites to compare prices, search for specific amenities and read

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