Official Text and Analysis.

Removes changes to the required credentialing timeline to restore current law. Modifies requirements for when a carrier must reimburse a health care provider for services provided during the credentialing process.

Defines substitute providers as physicians, osteopathic physicians, podiatric physicians, physician and osteopathic physician assistants, and ARNPs. Permits hospitals, rural health clinics, and rural providers to use substitute providers under certain circumstances. Requires Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) to reimburse substitute providers that provider services to MCO beneficiaries. Adds an emergency clause to section 3.