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Why Arbitration Works for Baseball but Not for Healthcare

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By Sarah Kliff Verified, Margot Sanger-Katz Verified, Alicia Parlapiano Verified
| Breaking One
(The Upshot) When Congress wrote a law to end surprise medical bills in 2020, it took inspiration from MLB. Legislators wanted to fix cases in which patients were on the hook after doctors and insurers didn't agree on fees for emergency care. MLB handles similar salary impasses between teams and players by having each side offer a price. An arbitrator picks the one that is more reasonable, with no ability to split the difference.
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Why Arbitration Works for Baseball but Not for Health Care

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By Sarah Kliff Verified, Margot Sanger-Katz Verified, Alicia Parlapiano Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Legislators wanted to fix cases in which patients were on the hook after doctors and insurers didn’t agree on fees for emergency care. Major League Baseball handles similar salary impasses between teams and players by having each side offer a price. An arbitrator picks the one that is more reasonable, with no ability to split the difference. The outcomes in baseball have yielded steady, predictable results, with most salaries simply negotiated without arbitration.
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Why Arbitration Works for Baseball but Not for Health Care

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By Sarah Kliff Verified, Margot Sanger-Katz Verified, Alicia Parlapiano Verified
| Breaking One
(The Upshot) When Congress wrote a law to end surprise medical bills in 2020, it took inspiration from MLB. Legislators wanted to fix cases in which patients were on the hook after doctors and insurers didn't agree on fees for emergency care. MLB handles similar salary impasses between teams and players by having each side offer a price. An arbitrator picks the one that is more reasonable, with no ability to split the difference.
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