We have also eliminated precertification requirements for certain diagnoses and expanded onsite concurrent review. We would like to remind you that you will receive the 2000 Provider Satisfaction Survey in the mail this summer. We encourage you to take a few minutes and fill out the questionnaire, and thank you in advance for your continued participation. After hours coverage will be provided by a network practitioner. This access standard is a contractual requirement which is also communicated to practitioners in the Physician's Office Manual and newsletters.
Members are able to obtain emergency care at any emergency department at any time.
The name of the covering practitioner is stated. A telephone number for after hours practitioner access. After hours phone response for urgent problems should be within 30 minutes.