Data reporting

Federal IDR data prompt debate over awards and dispute volumes

Source: The New York Times · July 22, 2026

The New York Times reports that newly released federal data showed approximately 2.5 million IDR cases filed in 2025 and nearly $15 billion in provider awards, alongside federal officials’ concerns about the system.

Reported details

The report notes that some unusually large values in the data could be errors and could inflate the total. Separately, RevGuard’s policy brief disputes interpretations that treat rising filings or provider win rates as proof of misuse, emphasizing eligibility determinations, payer participation, and the role of the QPA. The brief presents a policy argument; it is not a federal data release.