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The Right Care at the Right Time
Date: 12/17/24
Use this guide to ensure your Marketplace patients get the appointments they need, when they need them.
Appointment Availability and Standards
Passing requirements – All Marketplace
| Appointment Type | Access Standard |
|---|---|
| PCP - Urgent | <24 hours |
| PCP - Sick | <1 week |
| PCP - Routine/Well Care | <30 days |
| Specialist (Specialist, Oncologist, OB/GYN) | <30 days |
| Wait Times - Scheduled | <15 minutes |
| BH - Non-Life-Threatening Emergency | <6 hours |
| BH - Urgent | <48 hours |
| BH - Routine | <10 business days |
| BH – Routine Follow-up | <30 days |
After Hours (Passing Standards) – All Marketplace
- Advice nurse with access to physician
- Answering service or system that will page physician
- Answering system with option to page physician
- Answering service that will page the provider after a message is left
- Answering service or system that provides number to access physician
Quality care is a team effort. We are here to help. If you have any questions about this information, please contact your Provider Network Specialist or your Quality Practice Advisor.