Common use of Arbitration of Disputes of an Independent Medical Review Clause in Contracts

Arbitration of Disputes of an Independent Medical Review. If the Insured is dissatisfied with the findings of an Independent Medical Review, the Insured shall have the right to have the dispute submitted to binding arbitration before an arbiter under the commercial arbitration rules applied by the American Arbitration Association. This review is in place of SHL’s Appeals Procedures. The arbiter will be selected by mutual agreement of SHL and the Insured. The cost and expense of the arbitration shall be paid by SHL. The decision of the arbiter shall be binding upon the Insured and SHL.