(a) A carrier may not use a physician rating system unless the physician rating system is approved by a ratings examiner.
(b) A carrier shall contract with and pay for a ratings examiner to review any physician rating system of the carrier.
(c) A physician rating system of a carrier is deemed to meet the requirements of this section if the physician rating system:
(1) is approved by a ratings examiner as of January 1, 2010; and
(2) notwithstanding any revisions to the physician rating system, maintains its approval by the ratings examiner.
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