Tag: Assembly Bill 1041

Gov. Newsom signs Bennett bill expanding access to patient care

SACRAMENTO — Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1041(Bennett) which improves patient access to care and boosts small and independent practices by streamlining the physician credentialing process. 

For too long, California physicians have faced months-long delays when trying to join health plan networks. These delays are caused by outdated, inconsistent, and duplicative credentialing requirements that vary from plan to plan.