Sec. 18. (a) This chapter does not require a utilization review agent to disclose information that is proprietary.
(b) Any:
(1) information concerning standards, criteria, or medical protocols used by a utilization review agent in conducting utilization review; or
(2) other proprietary information concerning utilization review conducted by a utilization review agent;
that is disclosed to the department of insurance under this chapter is confidential for the purposes of IC 5-14-3-4(a)(1) and may not be disclosed by the department.
As added by P.L.128-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.207.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 8. Life, Accident, and Health
Chapter 17. Health Care Utilization Review
27-8-17-1. "Covered Individual" Defined
27-8-17-2. "Department" Defined
27-8-17-4. "Health Maintenance Organization" Defined
27-8-17-5. "Provider of Record" Defined
27-8-17-6. "Utilization Review" Defined
27-8-17-7. "Utilization Review Agent" Defined
27-8-17-8. "Utilization Review Determination" Defined
27-8-17-9. Certificate of Registration; Issuance to Agent
27-8-17-10. Certificate of Registration; Renewal; Transfer; Notice of Change in Information
27-8-17-11. Minimum Utilization Review Agent Requirements
27-8-17-13. Physician's Statement; Documentation of Review Agent Capability
27-8-17-16. Fraudulent or Misleading Information; Penalties
27-8-17-18. Confidential Information