"The effect of the Court's decision is to set aside five portions of the Rule, all of which elevate QPA as a factor over the other circumstances set forth in the [No Surprises Act] as relevant when determining the appropriate rate at which out-of-network providers should be compensated for surprise medical bills.... The primary concern for group health plan sponsors is that the Court's decision could lead to increased costs." [Texas Medical Assoc. v. HHS, No. 21-0425 (E.D. Tex. Feb. 23, 2022)]  MORE >>