Sec. 4201.203. MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY. (a) A utilization review agent may not require, as a condition of treatment approval or for any other reason, the observation of a psychotherapy session or the submission or review of a mental health therapist's process or progress notes.
(b) Notwithstanding this section, a utilization review agent may require submission of a patient's medical record summary.
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