US drops two No Surprises Act arbitrators over performance concerns

The Trump administration has removed two organisations responsible for arbitrating disputes under the No Surprises Act, according to STAT. The government cited the groups’ failure to meet minimum performance standards as the reason for ending their contracts.

This decision could affect the process for resolving payment disagreements between healthcare providers and insurers. Senior leaders in healthcare and insurance should monitor for potential delays or shifts in arbitration outcomes as new groups may be appointed to fill the gap.