Hawaii Revised Statutes 334b. Utilization Review and Managed Care of Mental Health, Alcohol, or Drug Abuse Treatment

  • 334b-1 Purpose.
    The legislature finds and declares that the purposes of this chapter are to: (1) Promote the delivery of quality health care in a cost-effective...
  • 334b-2 Definitions.
    As used in this chapter: "Director" means the director of health. "Health care provider" means any person, corporation, facility, or institution licensed by this...
  • 334b-3 Standards for Review Agents.
    (a) A review agent who approves or denies payment, or who recommends approval or denial of payment for mental health, alcohol, or drug abuse treatment...
  • 334b-4 Waiver.
    This chapter shall not apply to a review agent that operates under contract with the federal government for utilization review activities relating to recipients...
  • 334b-5 Confidentiality.
    A review agent may not disclose or publish individual medical or psychological records or any other confidential medical or psychological information obtained in the...
  • 334b-6 Penalty for Violation.
    Any person or agency who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter or who submits any false...
  • 334b-7 Appeal by Aggrieved Party.
    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the complaint resolution panel in a contested case under this chapter may appeal to the director....
  • 334b-8 Annual Report.
    The director shall submit an annual report to the governor and the legislature at least twenty days prior to the convening of each regular...

Cross References

Diversion program for chemically dependent nurses, see chapter 334D.

Health care professionals, see chapter 451D.

Health planning and resources development and health care cost control, see chapter 323D.

Mental health and alcohol and drug abuse treatment insurance benefits, see chapter 431M.

Rights of recipients of mental health services, see chapter 334E.

Last modified: October 27, 2016