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Provider Data Accuracy Without Compromising Network Adequacy
Provider data accuracy and network adequacy are deeply connected, yet often at odds. In this Modern Healthcare article, learn how improving accuracy reveals access gaps and how health plans can stay compliant while protecting member access.
Sury Agarwal
1 min read
December 2025
Candor Health CEO Sury Agarwal explores why traditional provider data management approaches fall short as regulatory pressure intensifies. By unpacking how inaccurate, outdated systems create blind spots in network access, he makes the case for AI-driven infrastructure that continuously validates provider data and helps plans respond quickly when gaps emerge. The result is a shift from audit-driven cleanup to proactive network management that strengthens access, reduces risk, and builds member trust.
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CMS Is Publishing Your Provider Directory: Publicly, Daily, and by Name
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