Sec. 4201.558. DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS. When a utilization review agent determines a document in the custody of the agent that contains confidential patient information or confidential physician or other health care provider financial data is no longer needed, the document shall be destroyed by a method that ensures the complete destruction of the information.
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 L. Confidentiality of Information; Access to Other Information
Section 4201.551. General Confidentiality Requirement
Section 4201.552. Consent Requirements
Section 4201.553. Providing Information to Affiliated Entities
Section 4201.554. Providing Information to Commissioner
Section 4201.555. Access to Recorded Personal Information
Section 4201.556. Publishing Information Identifiable to Health Care Provider
Section 4201.557. Requirement to Maintain Data in Confidential Manner
Section 4201.558. Destruction of Certain Confidential Documents