Becker's Healthcare December 2, 2022
The Senate Finance Committee wants Medicare Advantage plans to create more accurate provider directories.
The committee published a discussion draft Dec. 1 with policies aimed at improving parity between physical and mental health services in Medicare and Medicaid.
Included in the draft are provisions that would codify existing requirements for Medicare Advantage plans to maintain updated provider directories. The rule would require plans to update network status changes within two days.
The committee also proposes codifying requirements for Medicaid managed care organizations to maintain accurate directories.
Other proposals in the draft include...