Provider Networks & Provider Applicant Process
Provider applications to participate in any U of U Health Plan network are considered
based on the following:
• Business needs
• The credentialing process
All providers must be approved through our credentialing process before they may
participate in any network.
Business needs may include and are not limited to:
• Network adequacy requirements based on state and/or federal guidelines
• Network adequacy requirements based on the current or expected population of a
given geographic area (usually defined by county or zip code)
• Network adequacy requirements based on provider type and/or specialty
• Network composition based on scope of services required by payer such as
employer, health plan, union/trust, government entity, etc.
• Network performance requirements in terms of cost/utilization, quality measures,
outcomes, access, and/or patient or physician satisfaction
• Demographic needs including but not limited to languages spoken
• Existing, non-compensated, referral patterns with current network providers and/or
U of U Health Plans members
Benefits of participating with a U of U Health Plan network include:
• Claim payments made to you directly on a weekly basis
• Provider Relations representatives are available to help you and your staff
• Inclusion in our on-line and printed provider directories made available to brokers,
employers and members for the applicable products
• Member benefits are designed to encourage use of network providers
• Participation with Link, our online tool to verify eligibility, check claims status, submit
inquiries, etc.
For consideration in one or more of our networks, fill out the following forms and return via
secure email to ProviderContracting@hsc.utah.edu or fax to 801-281-6121.
For your convenience, the following forms may be filled out electronically.