New Jersey Revised Statutes § 52:17b-200 - Criteria For Exercise Of Joint Negotiation Rights.

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.


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