Arkansas Code § 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.

Section: 23-99-1102  23-99-1103  23-99-1104  23-99-1105  23-99-1106  23-99-1107  23-99-1108  23-99-1109  23-99-1110  23-99-1111  23-99-1112  23-99-1113  23-99-1114    Next

Last modified: November 15, 2016