STAT+: The federal directory of doctors and hospitals is coming this year

Summary: After more than a decade of complaints regarding error-filled doctor lists, the federal government is finally preparing to launch a centralized "National Provider Directory" this year. This beta program aims to fix the widespread issue of inaccurate contact details and confusing insurance network status that patients frequently encounter. Although details are currently scant and were quietly disclosed in a document for insurers, this marks a major step toward a single, up-to-date source of truth for finding health care providers.

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