Patient Protection

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Section
33-20A-1

Short Title

Section
33-20A-2

Legislative Findings

Section
33-20A-3

Definitions

Section
33-20A-4

Certification Requirements; Review and Recertification; Sanctions for Failure to Meet Requirements; Alternative Methods for Certification

Section
33-20A-5

Standards for Certification

Section
33-20A-6

Financial Incentive Programs Prohibited; Capitated Payment Arrangement Allowed

Section
33-20A-7

Penalizing Provider for Discussing Necessary or Appropriate Care With Patient Prohibited; Penalty for Providing Records and Assistance Prohibited; Penalty for Violations

Section
33-20A-7.1

Application; Managed Care Plan's Liability Following Precertification; Availability of Personnel for Precertification Procedure

Section
33-20A-8

Confidentiality and Accuracy of Patient Records

Section
33-20A-9

Emergency Services Requirements; Restrictive Formulary Requirements

Section
33-20A-9.1

Legislative Intent; Consumer Choice Option; Provisions; Increased Expenses; Covered Benefits; Forms

Section
33-20A-10

Chapter Inapplicable to Workers' Compensation Provisions