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25-1250m Streamline Compliance With Same-Day Scheduling

Date: 11/20/25

Advanced access improves patient satisfaction—and meets the regulatory timely access for PAAS

Advanced access is a scheduling model that prioritizes same-day appointments and timely care − helping primary care physicians (PCPs) meet patient needs more efficiently while reducing administration.

Refer to the flyers for details on how advanced access can benefit your practice:

Key benefits for PCPs

  • Increase patient satisfaction with same-day appointment availability.
  • Simplify compliance with appointment availability standards.
  • Reduce paperwork for qualified PCPs.

Do you offer same-day appointments? Let us know!

If you or any of your PCPs offer same-day appointments or need help setting up advanced access in your practice, email us.

Qualified PCPs will meet performance goal for three years

Qualified PCPs who meet advanced access criteria will automatically meet the annual Provider Appointment Availability Survey (PAAS) for three consecutive years. Qualified providers may still be selected at random to complete the PAAS; however, they will not need to answer questions concerning advanced access.

Questions? We’re here to help

If you have questions regarding the information contained in this update, contact us via:

Provider Services

Line of business

Phone number

Email

Ambetter from Health Net IFP

Ambetter PPO

844-463-8188

email

Ambetter HMO

888-926-2164

email

Health Net Employer Group HMO, POS, & PPO

800-641-7761

email

Medicare (Individual & Employer Group)

(Wellcare By Health Net)

800-929-9224

email

Medicare Supplement

800-641-7761

email

Medi-Cal (including CS and ECM providers)

800-675-6110

N/A

 

This information applies to Physicians and Participating Physician Groups (PPGs).

For Medi-Cal, this information applies to Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Los Angeles, Mono, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare and Tuolumne counties.
 



Last Updated: 11/21/2025