Sec. 4201.154. REVIEW AND INSPECTION OF SCREENING CRITERIA AND REVIEW PROCEDURES. (a) A utilization review agent's written screening criteria and review procedures shall be made available for:
(1) review and inspection to determine appropriateness and compliance as considered necessary by the commissioner; and
(2) copying as necessary for the commissioner to accomplish the commissioner's duties under this code.
(b) Any information obtained or acquired under the authority of this section, Section 4201.153, and this chapter is confidential and privileged and is not subject to Chapter 552, Government Code, or to subpoena except to the extent necessary for the commissioner to enforce this chapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 4, eff. April 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 14 - Utilization Review and Independent Review
Chapter 4201 - Utilization Review Agents
Subchapter D. Utilization Review: General Standards
Section 4201.151. Utilization Review Plan
Section 4201.152. Utilization Review Under Physician
Section 4201.153. Screening Criteria and Review Procedures
Section 4201.154. Review and Inspection of Screening Criteria and Review Procedures
Section 4201.155. Limitation on Notice Requirements and Review Procedures