40-22a09. Same; written procedures for utilization review; patient information confidential. Each utilization review organization shall have written procedures for assuring that patient-specific information obtained during the process of utilization review will be:
(a) Kept confidential in accordance with applicable federal and state laws; and
(b) used solely for the purposes of utilization review, quality assurance, discharge planning and catastrophic case management.
History: L. 1994, ch. 238, ยง 9; 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.