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How states are addressing restrictively narrow networks

As insurers continue to shift toward narrow networks, states still are sorting out what actions will lead to appropriate access to care. Physicians are taking an active role in how their state governments handle the issue.

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Physicians fight narrow networks' squeeze on access to care

On the heels of massive network terminations made across the country for the 2014 health plan year that caused enormous confusion for patients and their physicians, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and many states are considering ways to ensure health plan networks provide sufficient access to care.

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