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(Sponsor: Florida Chapter)
WHEREAS, many insurance companies have an artificially closed network to limit the number of providers; and
WHEREAS, many providers are willing to see insured patients; and
WHEREAS, access to care is limited by availability of providers; and
WHEREAS, insurance companies may limit provider contracting based on undisclosed business models; and
WHEREAS, many insures will not offer contracts to physicians despite willingness to join; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents seeks any willing provider legislation that will allow any provider who wishes to contract with an insurer be allowed to do so.