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...
Last modified: October 27, 2016