Trump administration ends contracts with two No Surprises Act arbitrators over performance failures

The federal government announced that two organizations that handle disputes under the No Surprises Act will no longer be allowed to accept new cases, saying they failed to meet required performance standards.

The entities affected are Island Peer Review Organization (IPRO) and Network Medical Review Company.

The move follows a STAT investigation that reported the arbitrators were generating large profits while frequently ruling in favor of clinicians in billing disputes.

Both firms have the right to appeal the administration’s decision.