What to expect in the NSA's independent dispute resolution process
After much debate within the industry and among policymakers on the best way to handle surprise billing, Congress introduced the federal independent dispute resolution process (IDR) in the No Surprises Act (NSA).
The rule went into effect January 1, 2022. Since then, payers and providers have leveraged this new avenue to untangle payment disputes. The policy’s implementation has been fraught, but it is now a core element of payment negotiation in the healthcare system.