Webinar
Navigating the Latest Texas Network Adequacy Requirements and Regulatory Shifts in Network Strategy

Health plans operating in Texas are facing a new era of regulatory requirements. With the passage of House Bill 3359, the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has introduced some of the most stringent network adequacy requirements in the country — specifically around commercial plans. These changes are reshaping how health plans must design, monitor, and report on their provider networks.

In this webinar, we’ll break down what these new requirements mean for your organization and how to stay ahead of compliance risks. You’ll hear directly from a former Texas regulator who will explain the intent behind the legislation, the specific standards being enforced, and what best practices health plans should be implementing today to meet them.

We’ll also be joined by a regulatory expert from Quest Analytics, who will demonstrate how automated solutions can help streamline compliance, reduce manual effort, and improve accuracy. With over 30 regulatory relationships — including their newly awarded contract with the TDI to provide network adequacy software — Quest Analytics is uniquely positioned to offer insight into how these requirements are evolving not just in Texas, but across the country.

We’ll close with a forward-looking discussion on national trends in network adequacy, including how other states are adopting similarly rigorous standards, and how claims activity and performance metrics are increasingly being used to evaluate network sufficiency.

Whether you're updating your network strategy or preparing for your next regulatory filing, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the changing landscape with confidence.

Speakers:

Stephanie Stephens, Former Texas Regulator, Stephens Consulting, LLC

Zach Snyder, JD, MPA, VP Government Affairs, Quest Analytics

Zach Snyder is Vice President of Government Relations for Quest Analytics®. In this role, he leads the Government Affairs strategy for Quest Analytics, which includes working directly with state and federal regulatory agencies that oversee health plans; advocating for effective regulation of provider network adequacy; and analyzing wide-ranging health policy.

Before working for Quest Analytics, Zach held similar government affairs leadership roles with Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Willamette Dental Group, and the Washington State Dental Association.

In addition to his work with Quest Analytics, Zach is an adjunct instructor at Bellevue College and Bastyr University where he teaches courses on the US healthcare system and legal and regulatory aspects of healthcare.

Zach earned his J.D. and M.P.A. from Seattle University School of Law.

Moderator: April Beane, VP Marketing, Quest Analytics