Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the intersection of state & federal policy and politics. In the days and even hours leading up to Governor Ron DeSantis’s ...

The federal government’s ban on surprise bills took effect at the start of 2022 in effort to protect patients from being stuck with hefty medical bills when providers and payers fail to agree to ...

Citizens spokesperson Michael Peltier defended the process, stating DOAH has served state agencies for more than 50 years. He emphasized that disputes undergo at least six internal reviews before ...

The use of arbitration as the preferred process for resolving business controversies has taken off in the last few decades. Arbitration is seen by many business professionals as superior to litigation ...

The Mental Health Matters Act would, among other things, ban forced arbitration clauses, class action waivers, discretionary clauses, and representation waivers in ERISA-governed plans. The Mental ...

The Brian Flores lawsuit is currently "on ice" as the judge in the southern district of New York decides whether to agree with Flores' attorneys and have the case in open court or side with the NFL ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront series, Provider Prices in the Commercial Sector, featuring analysis and discussion of physician, hospital, and other health care provider ...