40-22a02. Same; purpose. The legislature finds that in order to promote the delivery of quality health care services in a cost effective manner, it is necessary to encourage greater coordination between health care providers and those agencies performing utilization review of health care services. Effective standards for utilization review activities will protect patients while reducing administrative costs associated with the review and approval of health care services provided to patients.
History: L. 1994, ch. 238, ยง 2; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 22a - Utilization Review
40-22a01 Utilization review organization act.
40-22a05 Same; act not applicable to certain reviews and programs.
40-22a07 Same; unlawful acts; penalties; prior notification requirements, limitations on.
40-22a08 Same; examination by commissioner; expenses.
40-22a09 Same; written procedures for utilization review; patient information confidential.
40-22a09a Same; internal review procedure.
40-22a10 Same; patient information not subject to discovery or subpoena.
40-22a11 Same; rules and regulations.
40-22a13 External review of adverse health care decisions; definitions.
40-22a14 Same; exceptions; review procedure; confidentiality.