Section 47: Mediation, conciliation arbitration.

(1) Whenever there is dispute amongst parties under this Act, the dispute shall first be referred to the Authority for mediation and conciliation in accordance with the operational guidelines and where conciliation fails, parties may resort to arbitration.
(2) The parties referred to in subsection (l) include, the Health Maintenance Organisations, the Health Care Providers, the contributors or the Authority or its agents. [Cap. A18, LFN, 2004]
(3) The applicable arbitral procedure shall be as provided in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
(4) No action shall lie against the Authority, its agents or employees without prior notice in writing given one month before the institution of a legal action.