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NOTE TO OUR PATIENTS: We do not accept any medical insurance and as a result accept self-pay patients only

NOTE TO OUR PATIENTS: We do not accept any medical insurance and, as a result, accept self-pay patients only

Breaking Down Federal & State Surprise Billing Requirements for Massachusetts Physicians

In the final days of 2020, both Congress and the Massachusetts legislature passed laws related to surprise or out-of-network billing and related requirements for notice and disclosure for patients regarding network status and price transparency. The federal “No Surprises Act” establishes a comprehensive statutory framework, including a ban on surprise billing, creation of an independent dispute resolution process, and patient notice and disclosure provisions. Provisions contained in the Massachusetts Patients First Act (Section 25 of Chapter 260 of the Acts of 2020), as detailed in the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) similarly impose provider responsibilities for patient notice and disclosure regarding network status and price transparency.

No Surprise Act And You

Self-pay patients Under the No Surprises Act (NSA) are entitled to a good faith estimate (GFE) of charges for your procedure/surgery prior to the scheduled date.

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Massachusetts Patients First Act And You

Dr. Frank P Fechner does not accept medical insurance.

Dr. Frank P Fechner will provide you with a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) about any expected costs for you at the time you schedule your procedure/surgery. For more information:

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