Becker's Healthcare October 27, 2023
Rylee Wilson

Lawmakers are introducing a bill to crack down on inaccurate provider directories in Medicare Advantage.

Sens. Thom Tillis, Ron Wyden and Michael Bennet introduced the Requiring Enhanced & Accurate Lists of (REAL) Health Providers Act, which would strengthen requirements for Medicare Advantage plans to maintain accurate directories, according to an Oct. 27 news release from Mr. Tillis.

“Ghost networks” refers to providers listed in directories with inaccurate information, or who are no longer in business or not actually...

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Topics: Congress / White House, Govt Agencies, Insurance, Medicare Advantage, Survey / Study, Trends
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