514J.113 Immunity for independent review organizations.
An independent review organization, a clinical reviewer working on behalf of an independent review organization, or an employee, agent, or contractor of an independent review organization shall not be liable in damages to any person for any opinions rendered or acts or omissions performed within the scope of the duties of the organization, the clinical reviewer, or an employee, agent, or contractor of the organization under this chapter during, or upon completion of, an external review conducted pursuant to this chapter, unless the opinion was rendered or the act or omission was performed in bad faith or involved gross negligence.
2011 Acts, ch 101, §13
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 514J - EXTERNAL REVIEW OF HEALTH CARE COVERAGE DECISIONS
Section 514J.1 - Legislative intent.
Section 514J.4 - External review request — fee.
Section 514J.5 - Certification of request — eligibility.
Section 514J.6 - Independent review entities.
Section 514J.7 - External review.
Section 514J.8 - Expedited review.
Section 514J.12 - Standard of review.
Section 514J.13 - Effect of external review decision.
Section 514J.101 - Purpose — applicability.
Section 514J.102 - Definitions.
Section 514J.103 - Applicability and scope.
Section 514J.104 - Notice of right to external review.
Section 514J.105 - Request for external review.
Section 514J.107 - External review — standard.
Section 514J.108 - External review — expedited.
Section 514J.110 - Effect of external review decision.
Section 514J.111 - Approval of independent review organizations.
Section 514J.112 - Minimum qualifications for independent review organizations.
Section 514J.113 - Immunity for independent review organizations.
Section 514J.114 - External review reporting requirements.
Section 514J.115 - Expenses of external review.
Section 514J.116 - Disclosure requirements.
Section 514J.117 - Rulemaking authority.