06-01-16 – Network Adequacy Advisory Council

You may recall from our reports about NVOS’ work with the Division of Insurance on the regulation on network adequacy that the Commissioner formed a new advisory council to assist DOI in reviewing standards to determine the adequacy of a network plan.

The following persons have been named to the Network Adequacy Advisory Council; note that Dr. Barron was nominated by the Nevada State Medical Association and will represent NSMA’s perspectives on the topic.

Insurance:

Jack Kim – United Healthcare
Todd Lefkowitz – DaVita Healthcare Partners
Pete Sabal – Anthem BCBS

Healthcare Providers:

Howard Barron, MD – Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition Associates
Nancy Hook – NV Primary Care Association
Bill Welch – NV Hospital Association

Consumers:

Tracey Green, MD – UNLV School of Medicine
John Packham, PhD – UNR School of Medicine
Trevor Rice – Access to Healthcare Network