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Doctors, psychologists urge Ohio to require network adequacy standards to improve access
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Supporters of House Bill 219 told the House Insurance Committee the Department of Insurance should set network adequacy standards for commercial plans to ensure timely access to primary, specialty and mental‑health care; advocates said standards would correct 'ghost' directory listings and improve patient access.
Columbus — Medical and mental‑health groups urged the House Insurance Committee to direct the Department of Insurance to establish network adequacy standards for commercial health plans through House Bill 219.
Monica Hickel, vice president of advocacy for the Ohio State Medical Association, said Ohio is one of only seven states without commercial network adequacy requirements and recommended that the department adopt flexible, evidence‑based standards (potentially in…
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