About us
The Right Choice is in the Making
Stratus is actively pursuing certification as an Independent Dispute Resolution Entity (IDRE) under the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, and Department of the Treasury. Upon approval, we will offer expert arbitration services for Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) claims. Our prospective arbitration panel includes arbitrators accredited by the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the American Health Law Association (AHLA), and court-appointed arbitrators. Together, they bring extensive experience, having overseen more than 2,500 disputes across healthcare and related domains. Stratus is committed to evidence-based practices to ensure fair, consistent adjudication experiences for healthcare providers and health plans alike.
Get started
Begin your Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (FIDR) journey today with our comprehensive process checklist. Upon certification, Stratus will be your trusted choice as an Independent Dispute Resolution Entity (IDRE), providing expert arbitration services to ensure fair and efficient outcomes.
Stay prepared and select Stratus as your preferred IDRE once we’re fully certified.
Questions
Once approved, If you have any questions about Stratus and our Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (FIDR) services, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Email us at info@thestratuscompany.com, and our team will be happy to assist you.
Learn more
To learn more about the NSA and the IDR process, visit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services site.
Our Vision, Mission and Core Values
Vision
To be the leading trusted Departmental partner in healthcare dispute resolution, renowned for our commitment to integrity, impartiality, and innovation, while fostering a transparent and equitable healthcare ecosystem for all stakeholders.
Mission
At Stratus, we strive to deliver unparalleled dispute resolution services that ensure fairness, compliance, and transparency. By leveraging robust processes, expert personnel, and innovative solutions, we aim to resolve conflicts efficiently and effectively, upholding the highest standards of integrity and trust in every interaction. Our mission is to support trust in healthcare arbitration by fostering a balanced and just environment that promotes collaboration, accountability, and excellence in dispute resolution practices.
Core Values
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Integrity
We uphold the highest ethical standards in every decision and action, ensuring transparency and honesty in all our dealings. Our commitment to integrity fosters trust and confidence among our parties, partners, and team members.
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Impartiality
We are dedicated to maintaining fairness and neutrality in all dispute resolutions. By ensuring that no conflicts of interest exist, we provide unbiased outcomes for all parties involved.
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Excellence
Our excellence is rooted in our commitment to staffing only the most highly credentialed arbitrators, who subsequently undergo rigorous FIDR training and adhere to stringent Departmental standards with fair review of cases. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation to deliver the highest quality awards and decision-making process.
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Collaboration
We collaborate closely with the Departments to stay abreast of all FIDR changes, interim rules, and final rules that impact FIDR case handling. Additionally, our executive team at Stratus includes healthcare lawyers who regularly engage with stakeholders to ensure smooth processes and the effective integration of any new FIDR requirements.
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Accountability
We deploy a robust compliance program modeled after the HHS General Compliance Program guidance, thereby holding ourselves to the highest standards in reporting, monitoring, auditing, training, and enforcement policies and procedures across the industry.