1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 422.273, a health maintenance organization that furnishes health care services through providers which are under contract with the organization shall use its best efforts to contract with at least one health center in each geographic area served by the organization to provide such services to enrollees if the health center:
(a) Meets all conditions imposed by the organization on similarly situated providers of health care that are under contract with the organization, including, without limitation:
(1) Certification for participation in the Medicaid or Medicare program; and
(2) Requirements relating to the appropriate credentials for providers of health care; and
(b) Agrees to reasonable reimbursement rates that are generally consistent with those offered by the organization to similarly situated providers of health care that are under contract with the organization.
2. As used in this section, "health center" has the meaning ascribed to it in 42 U.S.C. § 254b.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1924)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 695C - Health Maintenance Organizations
NRS 695C.020 - Legislative declaration.
NRS 695C.050 - Applicability of certain provisions.
NRS 695C.055 - Applicability of certain other provisions.
NRS 695C.060 - Establishment of health maintenance organization.
NRS 695C.070 - Certificate of authority: Application.
NRS 695C.080 - Certificate of authority: Evaluation of application.
NRS 695C.090 - Certificate of authority: Issuance.
NRS 695C.100 - Certificate of authority: Denial.
NRS 695C.110 - Governing body: Composition; participation by enrollees.
NRS 695C.120 - Powers of health maintenance organization.
NRS 695C.123 - Contracts with certain federally qualified health centers.
NRS 695C.130 - Notice and approval required for exercise of powers; rules or regulations.
NRS 695C.140 - Notice and approval required for modification of operations; regulations.
NRS 695C.150 - Fiduciary responsibilities.
NRS 695C.170 - Evidence of coverage: Issuance; form and contents.
NRS 695C.176 - Required provision concerning coverage for hospice care.
NRS 695C.1765 - Reimbursement for acupuncture.
NRS 695C.177 - Reimbursement for treatments by licensed psychologist.
NRS 695C.1783 - Reimbursement for treatment by podiatrist.
NRS 695C.1789 - Reimbursement for treatment by licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor.
NRS 695C.179 - Reimbursement for services provided by certain nurses.
NRS 695C.1795 - Reimbursement to provider of medical transportation.
NRS 695C.200 - Approval of forms and schedules.
NRS 695C.215 - Financial statement required to include report of net worth.
NRS 695C.220 - Applications, filings and reports open to public inspection; exception.
NRS 695C.230 - Fees; forwarding of premium tax.
NRS 695C.240 - Information required to be available for inspection.
NRS 695C.270 - Surety bond or deposit required; waiver.
NRS 695C.280 - Commissioner authorized to adopt regulations for licensing of agents or brokers.
NRS 695C.300 - Prohibited practices.
NRS 695C.315 - Financial examination: Payment of expense.
NRS 695C.317 - Procedures required for examination and hearing.
NRS 695C.320 - Rehabilitation, liquidation or conservation: Conduct.
NRS 695C.330 - Disciplinary proceedings: Grounds; effect of suspension or revocation.
NRS 695C.340 - Disciplinary proceedings: Notice; hearing; judicial review.