title: An arbitration primer for providers.
abstract: Arbitration provisions in managed care contracts can be structured to suit the needs and priorities of healthcare providers. Dispute resolution through the courts rather than through arbitration sometimes may benefit the provider. Providers can specify arbitration rules that are appropriate for the type of dispute they expect. Providers should resist language that prevents arbitrators from awarding punitive damages.
authors.affiliation: Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld, LLP, Sacramento, California, USA. ffedor@murphyaustin.com
authors.forename: Frank P
authors.initials: FP
authors.lastname: Fedor
mesh_terms: D022126:Access to Information / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D032982:Contracts / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D034462:Dissent and Disputes / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D017008:Negotiating; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D011340:Problem Solving; D014481:United States