Network adequacy definition
Examples of Network adequacy in a sentence
The Contractor must comply with federal regulations regarding Provider Network adequacy as stated in 42 C.F.R. §§ 438.68, 438.206, 438.207; and must comply with state regulations regarding reconsideration of inclusion per Miss.
Submit a comprehensive plan for Network adequacy that includes a list of all contracted and credentialed Providers, in an HHSC-approved format.
Access (as it pertains to external quality review) – The timely use of services to achieve optimal outcomes, as evidenced by the Contractor successfully demonstrating and reporting on outcome information for the availability and timeliness elements defined under 42 CFR 438.68 (Network adequacy standards) and 42 CFR 438.206 (Availability of services).
Access: Per 42 CFR §438.320, as it pertains to external quality review, “access” means the timely use of services to achieve optimal outcomes, as evidenced by the HMO successfully demonstrating and reporting on outcome information for the availability and timeliness elements defined in 42 CFR §438.68 (Network adequacy standards) and 42 CFR §438.206 (Availability of services).
Submit a comprehensive plan for Network adequacy that includes a list of all contracted and credentialed Providers in a format approved by HHSC.