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[New York] Physician access and appointment availability standards
Anthem BCBS·NY·Provider Bulletin
We identified it
May 3, 2026
Summary
Anthem has updated physician access and appointment availability standards in New York. This policy establishes new requirements for how quickly providers must offer appointments to patients, which may affect scheduling practices and could impact billing if appointment timing affects coverage or reimbursement.
Action Required
Review the full policy document at the provided URL to understand specific appointment availability timeframes required by Anthem. Update scheduling practices and staff training to ensure compliance with new access standards. Monitor for any billing implications related to appointment timing requirements.