Why MNsure matters to physicians

MNsure, the state's health insurance exchange, has helped expand insurance coverage in Minnesota since it began operating in October 2013. To be price-competitive, many insurers developed products with more limited provider networks than those generally available before MNsure's launch. In some states, this network design strategy has led to concerns about limited access to services and prompted action on the part of physicians and lawmakers. Minnesota physicians need to be aware of changes in network design in order to support access to care for their patients.