§ 23-17.14-16. Gag rules prohibited.
A hospital shall not refuse to contract with or compensate for covered services with an otherwise eligible provider solely because that provider has in good faith communicated with one or more of his or her patients regarding the provisions, terms, or requirements for services of the hospital’s products as they relate to the needs of that provider’s patients.
History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 372, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-17.14 - The Hospital Conversions Act
Section 23-17.14-1. - Short title.
Section 23-17.14-2. - Findings.
Section 23-17.14-3. - Purpose of provisions.
Section 23-17.14-4. - Definitions.
Section 23-17.14-9. - Initial application — Conversions limited to not-for-profit corporations.
Section 23-17.14-12. - [Repealed.]
Section 23-17.14-13. - Reports, use of experts, costs.
Section 23-17.14-14. - Investigations — Notice to attend — Court order to appear — Contempt.
Section 23-17.14-15. - Charity care requirements.
Section 23-17.14-16. - Gag rules prohibited.
Section 23-17.14-17. - Perjury.
Section 23-17.14-18. - Prior approval — Closings or significant reduction of medical services.
Section 23-17.14-20. - Licensing fees.
Section 23-17.14-21. - No derogation of attorney general.
Section 23-17.14-23. - Powers and duties of the board.
Section 23-17.14-24. - Personal liability excluded.
Section 23-17.14-25. - Implementation.
Section 23-17.14-26. - Annual report.
Section 23-17.14-27. - General powers and limitations.
Section 23-17.14-28. - Concurrent approval — License.
Section 23-17.14-29. - Whistleblower protections.
Section 23-17.14-30. - Failure to comply — Penalties.
Section 23-17.14-31. - Powers of the department of health.
Section 23-17.14-32. - Powers of the attorney general.
Section 23-17.14-33. - Severability.
Section 23-17.14-34. - Judicial review.
Section 23-17.14-35. - Court-approved settlements.
Section 23-17.14-36. - Hospital conversion monitoring account.