S 7919 NY

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This bill allows dental provider networks, health and hospital service corporations, and health care plans to enter into contracts with third parties. These third-party contracts allow the organizations to gain access to services and discounted rates through existing provider networks. The arrangement enables third parties to leverage existing provider networks without requiring direct contractual relationships between third parties and individual providers. This contracting mechanism expands the flexibility of how health care organizations can structure their provider network relationships. The provision makes it easier for multiple organizations to access the same provider networks through third-party intermediaries.

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