Nutex Health Inc. has amended its Payment Dispute Resolution Services Agreement with HaloMD, L.L.C., effective June 30, 2026. The amendment modifies the fee structure, extends the contract term, and is expected to lower the company's overall arbitration-related costs, supported by recent changes in federal regulations.
Key Details
- Fee Structure Change: Payment to HaloMD will now be on a "pay-on-collected" basis, rather than upon award determination. The service fee structure for settlements obtained on or after July 1, 2026, was also amended.
- Agreement Extension: The initial term of the agreement is extended through December 31, 2029, with automatic one-year renewals. Nutex also gained the right to use other vendors for certain future facilities.
- Regulatory Impact: The company's expected cost reduction is partly driven by a recent CMS rule change, effective June 11, 2026, which lowered the Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) administrative fee from $115 to $15 per party.