The purpose of this subchapter is to:
(1) Promote the delivery of quality health care in a cost-effective manner;
(2) Foster greater coordination between payors and providers conducting utilization review activities;
(3) Protect patients, business, and providers by ensuring that private review agents are qualified to perform utilization activities and to make informed decisions on the appropriateness of medical care; and
(4) Ensure that private review agents maintain the confidentiality of medical records.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health and Safety
Chapter 9 - Health Facilities and Services Generally
Subchapter 9 - Utilization Review
§ 20-9-903. Certificate required
§ 20-9-904. When certificate not required
§ 20-9-906. Duties of State Board of Health
§ 20-9-907. Health insurance plans — Insurers
§ 20-9-908. Application for certification — Fee
§ 20-9-909. Information required with application
§ 20-9-910. Expiration of certificate — Renewal