Search Results: keywords:"provider directory accuracy"

  • H. R. 7708 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require MA organizations offering network-based plans to maintain an accurate provider directory, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,504

    H. R. 7708 aims to ensure that organizations offering Medicare Advantage (MA) network-based plans keep accurate records of the healthcare providers available to patients. This bill mandates these organizations to regularly verify and update provider directories, noting when information may be...

    Simple Explanation

    Medicare Advantage plans need to keep a list of doctors and hospitals they work with; this bill wants to make sure that list is always correct so people don’t get confused and charged too much by mistake. If someone visits a doctor because the list said they were part of the plan but they aren't, the bill makes sure they only pay the normal price.

  • S. 4023 — To further protect patients and improve the accuracy of provider directory information by eliminating ghost networks.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:13,414

    The bill, titled the "Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act," seeks to improve patient protection and the accuracy of health provider directories by eliminating "ghost networks"—networks that provide misleading or incorrect information about healthcare providers. It mandates...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a superhero trying to stop fake doctor lists so people can find the right help for mental health and addiction. It also gives money to help states teach people about their healthcare rights and make sure the information is correct.