Relating to expedited credentialing of certain physician assistants and advanced practice nurses by managed care plan issuers.

HB 1266 creates a new expedited process for credentialing physician assistants and advanced practice nurses (APNs) who join established medical groups already contracted with managed care plans. It allows these healthcare providers to bypass standard credentialing delays if they work for a medical group that has existing contracted rates for similar providers under a managed care plan. The bill requires providers to be licensed in good standing in Texas and submit required documentation, directly affecting PA/APN employees in qualifying medical groups and streamlining their access to managed care networks.