Sec. 1369.553. TRANSFER OR ACCEPTANCE OF CERTAIN RECORDS PROHIBITED. (a) In this section, "commercial purpose" does not include pharmacy reimbursement, formulary compliance, pharmaceutical care, utilization review by a health care provider, or a public health activity authorized by law.
(b) A health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager may not transfer to or receive from the issuer's or manager's affiliated provider a record containing patient- or prescriber-identifiable prescription information for a commercial purpose.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1012 (H.B. 1919), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Subtitle E - Benefits Payable Under Health Coverages
Chapter 1369 - Benefits Related to Prescription Drugs and Devices and Related Services
Subchapter L. Affiliated Providers
Section 1369.552. Exceptions to Applicability of Subchapter
Section 1369.553. Transfer or Acceptance of Certain Records Prohibited
Section 1369.554. Prohibition on Certain Communications
Section 1369.555. Prohibition on Certain Referrals and Solicitations