Sec. 20. Except as provided in section 19(g) of this chapter, documents and other information created or received by the independent review organization or the medical review professional in connection with an external grievance review under this chapter:
(1) are not public records;
(2) may not be disclosed under IC 5-14-3; and
(3) must be treated in accordance with confidentiality requirements of state and federal law.
As added by P.L.66-2001, SEC.3 and P.L.203-2001, SEC.14.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 8. Life, Accident, and Health
Chapter 29. External Review of Grievances
27-8-29-1. "Accident and Sickness Insurance Policy" Defined
27-8-29-3. "Commissioner" Defined
27-8-29-4. "Covered Individual" Defined
27-8-29-5. "Department" Defined
27-8-29-6. "External Grievance" Defined
27-8-29-7. "Grievance" Defined
27-8-29-8. "Grievance Procedure" Defined
27-8-29-9. "Health Care Provider" Defined
27-8-29-12. Insurer to Establish External Grievance Procedures
27-8-29-13. Requirements for External Grievance Procedure; Independent Review Organizations
27-8-29-14. Rights of Individuals Who File Grievances
27-8-29-15. Independent Review Organizations; Determinations
27-8-29-15.5. Information From Independent Review Organization
27-8-29-16. Binding Determinations
27-8-29-17. Reconsideration of Resolution by Insurer
27-8-29-18. Applicability of Chapter
27-8-29-19. Annual Certifications of Independent Review Organizations
27-8-29-20. Documents of Review Organizations
27-8-29-21. Filing Description of Grievance Procedure
27-8-29-22. Immunity From Civil Liability; Work Product or Determination