Tennessee SB1372 amends health care laws to enhance TennCare provider networks and access.

Tennessee SB1372 amends Tennessee Code to improve TennCare provider networks and access to care. The bill mandates the Bureau of TennCare to establish network adequacy standards for various healthcare services, including primary care, obstetrics, gynecology, and mental health. It prohibits managed care organizations (MCOs) from offering network provider agreements or conditioning participation based on an "all-products clause." The Bureau must conduct annual secret shopper surveys to assess appointment wait times and directory accuracy.

Tennessee SB1372 amends health care laws to enhance TennCare provider networks and access.

Tennessee SB1372 amends Tennessee Code to improve TennCare provider networks and access to care. The bill mandates the Bureau of TennCare to establish network adequacy standards for various healthcare services, including primary care, obstetrics, gynecology, and mental health. It prohibits managed care organizations (MCOs) from offering network provider agreements or conditioning participation based on an "all-products clause." The Bureau must conduct annual secret shopper surveys to assess appointment wait times and directory accuracy.