Kelly Hagemann and Meredith Bobber Strauss examine the sweeping impact of AB 3275 in The Recorder, detailing how the new law reshapes California’s prompt pay landscape for behavioral healthcare providers. Effective January 1, 2026, the statute replaces “working days” with calendar days, imposes a uniform 30-day payment standard (eliminating the HMO exception), clarifies timelines for contested claims, and strengthens consequences for late payment. As detailed in the article, these are all material changes that directly affect cash flow, revenue cycle management, and leverage in payer disputes. Kelly and Meredith break down what these reforms mean in practice and why providers should begin aligning internal tracking and escalation protocols now.
