Arkansas Code
Subchapter 12 - Healthcare Contracting Simplification Act
§ 23-99-1206. Freedom of contract

(a) A contracting entity shall not, directly or indirectly, offer or enter into a healthcare contract that:
(1) Prohibits a participating healthcare provider from entering into a healthcare contract with another contracting entity; or
(2) Prohibits a contracting entity from entering into a healthcare contract with another healthcare provider.

(b)
(1) A violation of this section is:
(A) An unfair trade practice under § 23-66-206; and
(B) Subject to the Trade Practices Act, § 23-66-201 et seq.

(2) If a healthcare contract contains a provision that violates this section, the healthcare contract is void.

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