1. The Commissioner may, in lieu of suspension or revocation of a certificate of authority under NRS 695C.330, levy an administrative penalty in an amount not more than $2,500 for each act or violation, if reasonable notice in writing is given of the intent to levy the penalty.
2. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.
3. If the Commissioner for any reason has cause to believe that any violation of this chapter has occurred or is threatened, the Commissioner may give notice to the health maintenance organization and to the representatives, or other persons who appear to be involved in the suspected violation, to arrange a conference with the alleged violators or their authorized representatives to attempt to determine the facts relating to the suspected violation, and, if it appears that any violation has occurred or is threatened, to arrive at an adequate and effective means of correcting or preventing the violation.
4. The proceedings conducted pursuant to the provisions of subsection 3 must not be governed by any formal procedural requirements, and may be conducted in such manner as the Commissioner may deem appropriate under the circumstances.
5. The Commissioner may issue an order directing a health maintenance organization or a representative of a health maintenance organization to cease and desist from engaging in any act or practice in violation of the provisions of this chapter.
6. Within 30 days after service of the order to cease and desist, the respondent may request a hearing on the question of whether acts or practices in violation of this chapter have occurred. The hearing must be conducted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 233B of NRS and judicial review must be available as provided therein.
7. In the case of any violation of the provisions of this chapter, if the Commissioner elects not to issue a cease and desist order, or in the event of noncompliance with a cease and desist order issued pursuant to subsection 5, the Commissioner may institute a proceeding to obtain injunctive relief, or seek other appropriate relief in the district court of the judicial district of the county in which the violator resides.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1257; A 1999, 2817; 2013, 3649)
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.