Sec. 845.202.  PATIENT RIGHTS POLICIES.  It is intended that the system incorporate patient-focused considerations that include:
(1)  open communication;
(2)  informed consent;
(3)  protection of confidentiality and privacy;
(4)  full disclosure of program policies and procedures to patients and providers;
(5)  coverage of emergency care;
(6)  disclosure of compensation arrangements with providers;  and
(7)  efficient appeal of coverage decisions.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.218(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities
Subtitle C - Life, Health, and Accident Insurers and Related Entities
Chapter 845 - Statewide Rural Health Care System
Section 845.201. Rural Health Care Delivery System
Section 845.202. Patient Rights Policies
Section 845.203. Patient-Physician Relationship
Section 845.204. Public Health and Prevention