The average length of time for litigated cases is 5 years, do you have that kind of time?

Healthcare disputes can consume significant leadership time, resources, and attention. Mediation provides a structured opportunity for the parties to negotiate a resolution with the assistance of a neutral third party, without requiring a court to determine the outcome. Mediation can also offer greater flexibility in developing solutions tailored to the parties' needs, whereas litigation generally follows formal court procedures and ultimately places the decision with the court. 

Mediation can give healthcare organizations an opportunity to address disputes while limiting the disruption associated with prolonged litigation. Depending on the applicable rules and agreements, mediation communications may receive confidentiality protections, which can support more candid discussions during settlement negotiations. Mediation can also allow the parties to develop solutions that address business and professional relationships—not simply financial damages 

Mediation allows the parties to retain greater control over the terms of a negotiated resolution. In addition to financial terms, agreements can potentially address communication expectations, operational concerns, professional relationships, future interactions, or other practical issues relevant to the dispute. A court proceeding, by contrast, operates within the remedies and procedures authorized by law. Mediation does not guarantee settlement, and parties retain the option to pursue litigation when mediation does not resolve the dispute or when litigation is otherwise necessary.