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HB 71

Health Provider Directory and Access Amendments

2026 General Session Introduced by Kirk Cullimore and 1 co-sponsor

Utah HB 71 strengthens health provider directory accuracy and access requirements to ensure patients can reliably locate and contact in-network healthcare providers.

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Bill Summary · HB 71

Legislative bill overview

HB 71 amends Utah's health provider directory requirements and access standards for insurance plans. The bill underwent substitution in the House before passing on its third reading, indicating significant revisions were made to the original proposal during legislative deliberation.

Why is this important

Accurate and accessible provider directories are critical for patients seeking care and for insurance networks to function effectively. Directory inaccuracies—such as outdated contact information, incorrect specialties, or providers no longer accepting patients—directly affect patients' ability to receive timely healthcare and can delay necessary treatment.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Healthcare providers and insurers may face costs updating systems and maintaining real-time directory accuracy across multiple platforms
  • Definition clarity: The specific standards for "access" and directory completeness may be subject to interpretation, creating compliance uncertainty
  • Network adequacy: Stricter directory requirements could expose whether some insurance plans have insufficient provider networks in certain geographic areas or specialties

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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