Macedon joins coalition pushing for No Surprises Act enforcement

Macedon Technologies has joined the Medical Practice Support Alliance to back stricter enforcement of the No Surprises Act and support providers facing payer delays and unpaid arbitration awards. The move links the healthcare automation company to a national effort aimed at improving reimbursement fairness and patient access to care.

Why it matters: - Macedon Technologies is tying its automation tools to a broader push for fairer reimbursement under the No Surprises Act. - The alliance says medical practices are facing delayed payments, low qualifying payment amounts and unpaid Independent Dispute Resolution awards that strain operations. - The effort could affect whether out-of-network disputes are resolved in a way that keeps providers in network and patients protected.

What happened: - Macedon Technologies announced July 13, 2026, that it has joined the Medical Practice Support Alliance. - The alliance brings together law firms, revenue cycle companies and healthcare providers focused on enforcing the No Surprises Act. - Macedon said the move reinforces its commitment to a fair, transparent and sustainable healthcare system.

The details: - MPSA data says 90% of qualifying payment amounts are set at or below outdated Medicare rates. - MPSA data says healthcare providers are seeing insurer payment delays that exceed 150 days after a claim is first filed. - MPSA data says one in 10 awards from the federal Independent Dispute Resolution process are never paid. - MPSA data says those pressures have contributed to insurer contract terminations affecting 20% of providers. - Seth Pfaltzgraff, Healthcare Client Director at Macedon Technologies, said the No Surprises Act Open Negotiation Period and Independent Dispute Resolution process are critical safeguards for providers and patients. - Pfaltzgraff said proper enforcement helps resolve out-of-network reimbursement disputes fairly and transparently while preserving access to care. - Macedon said its AI-powered automation and revenue cycle expertise will support MPSA’s mission to make the law work as intended. - The alliance operates in support of Americans for Fair Health Care, which represents more than 70,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. - MPSA uses legal initiatives, strategic communications and engagement with state and federal policymakers to defend the regulatory environment around the law. - Macedon said it will help practices build clean, structured data environments that support insurer adherence to the law. - Macedon Technologies provides intelligent automation, revenue cycle orchestration and low-code platform services, including software for No Surprises Act automation.

Between the lines: - The partnership gives Macedon a policy-facing role in a dispute where operational automation and reimbursement rules overlap. - The focus on structured data suggests MPSA and Macedon see enforcement problems as both legal and administrative. - The announcement also positions Macedon alongside provider advocates at a time when payment disputes are described as a systemic burden.

What's next: - Macedon is expected to contribute automation expertise to MPSA’s legal and policy efforts. - The coalition will continue pushing policymakers and payers to enforce the No Surprises Act more fully. - Providers and support organizations will be watching whether stronger enforcement reduces delays, unpaid awards and contract disruptions.

The bottom line: - Macedon is betting that better automation can help turn the No Surprises Act from a disputed process into a more reliable protection for providers and patients.