Better Health Care Directories: Easier Access to Doctors
New rules aim to make it easier to find a doctor who is accepting new patients, including for in-person or telehealth appointments. Health plans and insurers will need to update this information at least annually and make it publicly available in an easy-to-read format. This will give citizens better access to current information about healthcare availability.
Key points
Doctor directories will include information on whether a provider is accepting new patients and if in-person or telehealth appointments (or both) are available.
Information in directories will be updated at least annually, ensuring its timeliness.
Provider data will be publicly available on a federal government website in a machine-readable format, making it easier to search and compare.
Changes will apply to health plans beginning on or after January 1, 2025.
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