52:17B-200 Criteria for exercise of joint negotiation rights.
5. The exercise of joint negotiation rights by two or more independent physicians or dentists who are practicing in the service area of a carrier pursuant to this act shall conform to the following criteria:
a. the physicians or dentists may communicate with each other concerning any contractual term or condition to be negotiated with the carrier;
b. the physicians or dentists may communicate with the joint negotiation representative authorized to negotiate on their behalf with the carrier concerning any contractual term or condition;
c. the joint negotiation representative shall be the sole party authorized to negotiate with the carrier on behalf of the physicians or dentists as a group;
d. the physicians or dentists may, at the option of each physician or dentist, agree to be bound by the terms and conditions negotiated by the joint negotiation representative; and
e. when communicating or negotiating with a joint negotiation representative, a carrier may offer different contractual terms or conditions to, or may contract with, individual independent physicians or dentists.
L.2001,c.371,s.5; per s.15, act expires April 8, 2008.