§ 15-10B-02
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§15–10B–02.
The purpose of this subtitle is to:
(1)promote the delivery of quality health care in a cost effective manner that ensures timely access to health care services;
(2)foster greater coordination, communication, and transparency between payors, patients, 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.