​Network adequacy refers to a health plan's ability to deliver the benefits promised by providing reasonable access to enough in-network primary care and specialty physicians, and all health care services included under the terms of the contract. The federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) included many reforms intended to make quality health care more affordable and accessible. In addition, the ACA requires that health plans participating in Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) in the Marketplaces (also known as "Exchanges") meet network adequacy standards. These include ensuring consumers have access to needed care without unreasonable delay.​

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