Georgia Code
Article 1 - Patient Protection
§ 33-20A-8. Confidentiality and Accuracy of Patient Records

Each managed care plan shall establish procedures to safeguard the privacy of individually identifiable patient information and to maintain accurate and timely records for patients.
History. Code 1981, § 33-20A-8 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 485, § 1; Ga. L. 1999, p. 350, § 2.

Structure Georgia Code

Title 33 - Insurance

Chapter 20A - Managed Health Care Plans

Article 1 - Patient Protection

§ 33-20A-1. Short Title

§ 33-20A-2. Legislative Findings

§ 33-20A-3. Definitions

§ 33-20A-4. Certification Requirements; Review and Recertification; Sanctions for Failure to Meet Requirements; Alternative Methods for Certification

§ 33-20A-5. Standards for Certification

§ 33-20A-6. Financial Incentive Programs Prohibited; Capitated Payment Arrangement Allowed

§ 33-20A-7. Penalizing Provider for Discussing Necessary or Appropriate Care With Patient Prohibited; Penalty for Providing Records and Assistance Prohibited; Penalty for Violations

§ 33-20A-7.1. Application; Managed Care Plan’s Liability Following Precertification; Availability of Personnel for Precertification Procedure

§ 33-20A-8. Confidentiality and Accuracy of Patient Records

§ 33-20A-9. Emergency Services Requirements; Restrictive Formulary Requirements

§ 33-20A-9.1. Legislative Intent; Consumer Choice Option; Provisions; Increased Expenses; Covered Benefits; Forms

§ 33-20A-10. Chapter Inapplicable to Workers’ Compensation Provisions