Becker's Healthcare November 10, 2023
The Washington State Hospital Association said that while many of the proposed changes to the federal No Surprises Act have value, they do not not address continuing major issues with the independent dispute resolution process.
Federal officials issued proposed changes to the IDR process Oct. 27 that they said, if finalized, will improve communication between payers, providers and certified IDR entities, create a more efficient dispute resolution process and change the administrative fee structure to improve accessibility.
“The proposed rule does not address the general lack of...