Nevada Revised Statutes Section 695G.410 - Insurance

Certain actions taken against provider solely because provider advocates on behalf of patient, assists patient or reports violation of law prohibited. A managed care organization shall not terminate a contract with, demote, refuse to contract with or refuse to compensate a provider of health care solely because the provider, in good faith:

1. Advocates in private or in public on behalf of a patient;

2. Assists a patient in seeking reconsideration of a decision by the managed care organization to deny coverage for a health care service; or

3. Reports a violation of law to an appropriate authority.

Last modified: February 27, 2006