Tri-Agencies Seek To Hike IDR Admin Fee To $150 In 2024

Parties using the federal independent dispute resolution (IDR) process would be charged a $150 administrative fee under a proposed rule released by the administration Wednesday (Sept. 20) that was needed after a Texas district court agreed with Texas doctors that a higher fee set in guidelines last December violated federal law, requiring the fee to be set via rulemaking with a notice and comment period. The rule comes as Congress focuses on the No Surprises Act this week -- with...