1. A health maintenance organization shall not contract with a provider of health care to provide health care to an insured unless the health maintenance organization uses the form prescribed by the Commissioner pursuant to NRS 629.095 to obtain any information related to the credentials of the provider of health care.
2. A contract between a health maintenance organization and a provider of health care may be modified:
(a) At any time pursuant to a written agreement executed by both parties.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, by the health maintenance organization upon giving to the provider 45 days’ written notice of the modification of the health maintenance organization’s schedule of payments, including any changes to the fee schedule applicable to the provider’s practice. If the provider fails to object in writing to the modification within the 45-day period, the modification becomes effective at the end of that period. If the provider objects in writing to the modification within the 45-day period, the modification must not become effective unless agreed to by both parties as described in paragraph (a).
3. If a health maintenance organization contracts with a provider of health care to provide health care to an enrollee, the health maintenance organization shall:
(a) If requested by the provider of health care at the time the contract is made, submit to the provider of health care the schedule of payments applicable to the provider of health care; or
(b) If requested by the provider of health care at any other time, submit to the provider of health care the schedule of payments, including any changes to the fee schedule applicable to the provider’s practice, specified in paragraph (a) within 7 days after receiving the request.
4. As used in this section, "provider of health care" means a provider of health care who is licensed pursuant to chapter 630, 631, 632 or 633 of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1651; A 2001, 2735; 2003, 3367; 2011, 2535)
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.