The first party to choose a forum for resolution of no-fault dispute binds the other party to that forum unless the circuit court finds that the parties have entered into a mandatory and binding arbitration agreement. 86 H. 59, 947 P.2d 371.

1992 amendment to subsection (a) applies to claims arising from injuries sustained in accidents occurring before January 1, 1993; thus, provider had standing to contest insurer’s denial of no-fault insurance benefits. 90 H. 1, 975 P.2d 211.