As a result of the most recent provider lawsuit, IDR processing fees have been reworked. Since its inception on Jan. 1, 2022, the No Surprises Act (NSA) has had its growing pains, including four lawsuits challenging the process of Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR). Out-of-network services are paid for with this process when health plans, healthcare […]
Provider charges for out-of-network care increased by $1,157 after the passage of state surprise billing laws that allow arbitrators to consider provider charges in a surprise billing dispute. State surprise billing laws that allow arbitrators to consider provider charges when determining out-of-network payment amounts for surprise medical bills led to an increase in billed charges […]


