It seems almost no one is happy with the new rules for health insurance plans in Washington state.
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler introduced the rules earlier this year with the goal of improving patient access to medical care. The changes newly require the insurance industry to prove that the networks of doctors and providers they include in their health plans are accessible.
Insurance companies argue the new requirements are burdensome and will drive up costs.
Doctors and hospitals argue…
It seems almost no one is happy with the new rules for health insurance plans in Washington state.
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler introduced the rules earlier this year with the goal of improving patient access to medical care. The changes newly require the insurance industry to prove that the networks of doctors and providers they include in their health plans are accessible.
Insurance companies argue the new requirements are burdensome and will drive up costs.
Doctors and hospitals argue…