Establishes additional health insurance carrier network adequacy standards with respect to certain physician specialists.
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Overview
This bill strengthens regulations for health insurance carriers in New Jersey, specifically focusing on ensuring adequate networks of physician specialists. It directs the state’s insurance commissioner to create detailed rules and regulations to protect consumers and improve access to care. The new standards aim to guarantee sufficient access to specialists like anesthesiologists, radiologists, and emergency medicine physicians, particularly at in-network hospitals and facilities. The legislation builds upon existing healthcare regulations to enhance patient protections.
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Primary sponsors
Joseph Lagana
Cosponsor
Robert Singer
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