EP 147: Background & Developments on the No Surprise Act & Independent Dispute Resolution Process

In this episode, Suzanne Spradley and Chase Cannon give an overview of the No Surprises Act (NSA) — a consumer health protection law that places certain requirements on providers and payers (insurers and group health plans). Suzanne describes the main requirements under the NSA and introduces the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process, which is an integral part of the NSA’s implementation. Suzanne and Chase discuss the challenges facing the IDR in its first few years, as well as the legal challenges to the federal guidance outlining IDR procedures and practices. Suzanne closes with a discussion of what to look for in 2024 and how the NSA and IDR may impact employers.