Sec. 4201.201. REPETITIVE CONTACTS WITH HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OR PATIENT; FREQUENCY OF REVIEWS. A utilization review agent:
(1) may not engage in unnecessary or unreasonable repetitive contacts with a health care provider or patient; and
(2) shall base the frequency of contacts or reviews on the severity or complexity of the patient's condition or on necessary treatment and discharge planning activity.
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 E. Utilization Review: Relations With Patients and Health Care Providers
Section 4201.201. Repetitive Contacts With Health Care Provider or Patient; Frequency of Reviews
Section 4201.202. Observing or Participating in Patient's Care
Section 4201.203. Mental Health Therapy
Section 4201.204. Complaint System
Section 4201.205. Designated Initial Contact
Section 4201.206. Opportunity to Discuss Treatment Before Adverse Determination
Section 4201.207. Charges by Health Care Provider for Providing Medical Information