Clarifies provisions regarding health care professional applications and terminations

This bill clarifies and updates rules for resolving disputes when contracts between health care providers and payers end. It requires hospitals and insurers to use a non-binding mediator at least 60 days before a contract terminates to discuss outstanding issues. For physicians or physician groups, mediation is optional but, if chosen, must occur within a 60-day window before a contract expires or is not renewed, with both sides submitting written explanations of their positions one week beforehand. These changes apply to agreements with insurers, hospitals, and corporations under state public health and insurance laws.