§ 15-10B-02. Purpose of subtitle

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   The purpose of this subtitle is to:

   (1) promote the delivery of quality health care in a cost effective manner;

   (2) foster greater coordination between payors and providers conducting utilization review activities;

   (3) protect patients, business, and providers by ensuring that private review agents are qualified to perform utilization review activities and to make informed decisions on the appropriateness of medical care; and

   (4) ensure that private review agents maintain the confidentiality of medical records in accordance with applicable State and federal laws.

HISTORY: 1988, ch. 703; 1998, ch. 111, § 1; ch. 112, § 1; 2000, ch. 123.

                    
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