For healthcare providers and payers working with independent dispute resolution entities (IDREs) under the No Surprises Act, the rules around what constitutes a conflict of interest remain ambiguous in some areas. The blurred boundaries make this an uncertain landscape that parties feel they must tread carefully to steer clear of missteps.
What goes into an arbitration decision? This question is routinely asked of parties, Congress, federal agencies, and consumer advocate groups. This very question has been…
Update as of May 8th, 2024: The Federal IDR Team has identified a technical issue impacting an initiating party’s ability to submit accurate values in…
The impartiality of an Independent Dispute Resolution Entity (IDRE) is crucial for a fair and successful dispute resolution process. At FHAS, we understand the importance…
Background As of 12/15/2023, disputing parties were able to initiate batched disputes and air ambulance disputes to the Federal IDR portal. Parties for whom the…
Listen to Jim Bobeck, Esquire, CEO of FHAS (Federal Hearings and Appeals Services), discuss key insights into his role & the FHAS, his focus on…
On December 15th, 2023, CMS notified all IDREs and parties of the portal reopening for air-ambulance and batched disputes. Due to the TMA IV court…
After the reopening of the portal parties were asked to submit all disputes that would have been submitted during the pause, as well as, keep…
After the reopening of the portal parties were asked to submit all disputes that would have been submitted during the pause, as well as, keep…
After the reopening of the portal parties were asked to submit all disputes that would have been submitted during the pause, as well as, keep…