Physicians apprehensive regarding requests for provider directory information The California Medical Association (CMA) continues to receive inquiries from practices concerned about the validity of requests for payors to confirm physician demographic information. The requests are related to the new provider directory accuracy law that took effect on July 1, 2016 (SB 137). Under the new law, physicians are required to respond to plan and insurer notifications regarding the accuracy of their provider directory information either by confirming the information is correct or by updating demographic information as appropriate. As with any request for protected information, practices should verify ... August 9, 2017 General Medical Provider Networks, Network Adequacy, Prov ider Directories, Provider Directory Accuracy Law, Provider Networks 0 0 Comment Read More »
