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Federal and nonfederal third-party payers aren't known for easy-to-understand rules and regulations. Unfortunately, that complexity can lead to misinformation, which can spread quickly.

In an effort to get everyone on the same page, we're debunking some of the most prevalent myths I've been seeing lately on social media and in other venues. (Have a question that you would like addressed in a future installment? Send your ideas to advocacy@apta.org with "mythbusting" in the subject line.)

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