The department shall develop, in consultation with provider representatives, including, but not limited to, physician, pharmacy, and medical supplies providers, a process that enables a provider to meet and confer with the appropriate department officials after the issuance of a letter notifying the provider of a payment suspension, pursuant to Section 14107.11, or a temporary suspension, pursuant to subdivision (a) of

Section 14043.36, for the purpose of presenting and discussing information and evidence that may impact the department’s decision to modify or terminate the sanction.