Amend CSSB 5, at page 92, between lines 45 and 46, Section 
1305.106 by adding the following subsets:
	(b)(2)(A)  A health care provider whom is denied access to a 
network can appeal that denial to the TDWC and is entitled to a BCCH 
under Sec. 410.151-410.209.
			(B)  The TDWC shall use the following criteria in 
determining whether the health care provider should be allowed into 
the network:
				(i)  geographic accessibility; is there a 
need for more specialists in this area;
				(ii)  other providers of same speciality 
already within the network;      
				(iii)  providers willingness to meet outcome 
based and evidence based standards;
				(iv)  providers appropriately credentialed 
through verifying agencies such as CARF;
				(v)  providers license restricted or under 
probation from accrediting board of examiners;
				(vi)  Other criteria the commissioner feels 
appropriate but should ensure fairness to doctors of ALL 
specialties.