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23-99-1102. Legislative findings and intent.
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23-99-1102. Legislative findings and intent.
(a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) A physician-patient relationship is paramount and should not be subject to third-party intrusion; and
(2) Prior authorizations can place attempted cost savings ahead of optimal patient care.
(b) The General Assembly intends for this subchapter to:
(1) Ensure that prior authorizations do not hinder patient care or intrude on the practice of medicine; and
(2) Guarantee that prior authorizations include the use of written clinical criteria and reviews by appropriate physicians to secure a fair authorization review process for patients.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 23-99-1102
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Source file: gov.ar.code.title.23.odt
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23-99-1102. Legislative findings and intent.
(a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) A physician-patient relationship is paramount and should not be subject to third-party intrusion; and
(2) Prior authorizations can place attempted cost savings ahead of optimal patient care.
(b) The General Assembly intends for this subchapter to:
(1) Ensure that prior authorizations do not hinder patient care or intrude on the practice of medicine; and
(2) Guarantee that prior authorizations include the use of written clinical criteria and reviews by appropriate physicians to secure a fair authorization review process for patients.
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