No participating provider may be prohibited, restricted, or penalized in any way from disclosing to any covered person any healthcare information that the participating provider deems appropriate regarding the nature of treatment, risks, or alternatives thereto, the availability of alternate therapies, consultations, or tests, the decision of utilization reviewers or similar persons to authorize or deny services, the process that is used to authorize or deny healthcare services or benefits, or information on financial incentives and structures used by the insurer.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
Chapter 99 - Healthcare Providers
Subchapter 4 - Arkansas Health Care Consumer Act
§ 23-99-402. Legislative findings and intent
§ 23-99-404. Benefits for mothers and newborns
§ 23-99-406. Obstetrical and gynecological services
§ 23-99-407. “Gag clause” prohibition
§ 23-99-408. Continuity of care
§ 23-99-409. Prescription drug formulary
§ 23-99-410. Grievance procedures
§ 23-99-411. Processing applications of providers
§ 23-99-413. Disclosure requirements
§ 23-99-415. Enforcement and penalties
§ 23-99-416. Application of subchapter
§ 23-99-418. Coverage for autism spectrum disorders required — Definitions