"The final rule aims to make improvements, particularly related to communications among group health plans and insurers, providers, and facilities with the certified IDR entities. The final rule includes varying applicability dates ranging from August 3, 2026, the effective date of the regulation, to 90 days after the effective date, depending on the specific provision. Final Rule on Independent Dispute Resolution Operations Share this page While the final rule is intended to improve IDR operations, it does not address other challenges."  MORE >>