(a) In addition to the requirements under § 15-10B-19 of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall conduct an examination of any pharmacy benefit manager registered as a private review agent to determine whether the pharmacy benefit manager is acting in compliance with this subtitle.
(b) The examination shall be conducted:
(1) in accordance with § 2-207 of this article; and
(2) at least once every 3 years.
(c) The expense of the examination shall be paid in accordance with § 2-208 of this article.
(d) The reports of the examination shall be issued in accordance with § 2-209 of this article.
(e) Within 30 days after the completion of a final report of an examination under this section, the Commissioner shall submit a copy of the report to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 10B - Private Review Agents
Section 15-10B-01 - Definitions
Section 15-10B-02 - Purpose of Subtitle
Section 15-10B-04 - Certificates -- Application; Fees
Section 15-10B-05 - Certificates -- Additional Information
Section 15-10B-06 - Determinations by Private Review Agent
Section 15-10B-07 - Adverse Decisions by Private Review Agent
Section 15-10B-08 - Requirements of Internal Grievance Process
Section 15-10B-09 - Requirements of Internal Grievance Process -- Maternity and Newborn Care
Section 15-10B-09.1 - Requirements of Grievance Decision
Section 15-10B-10 - Certificates -- Expiration; Renewal
Section 15-10B-11 - Private Review Agent -- Prohibitions
Section 15-10B-12 - Private Review Agent -- Penalties
Section 15-10B-13 - Right to Hearing and Appeal From Action of Commissioner
Section 15-10B-14 - Waiver of Requirements for Review of Certain Patients
Section 15-10B-15 - List of Private Review Agents
Section 15-10B-16 - Reporting Requirements
Section 15-10B-17 - Patient Referrals by Private Review Agents
Section 15-10B-18 - Withdrawal and Submission of Certificate
Section 15-10B-19 - Examination by Commissioner
Section 15-10B-20 - Examination by Commissioner -- Pharmacy Benefit Manager