Sec. 848.110. RIGHTS OF PHYSICIANS; LIMITATIONS ON PARTICIPATION. (a) Before a complaint against a physician under Section 848.107 is resolved, or before a physician's association with a health care collaborative is terminated, the physician is entitled to an opportunity to dispute the complaint or termination through a process that includes:
(1) written notice of the complaint or basis of the termination;
(2) an opportunity for a hearing not earlier than the 30th day after receiving notice under Subdivision (1);
(3) the right to provide information at the hearing, including testimony and a written statement; and
(4) a written decision that includes the specific facts and reasons for the decision.
(b) A health care collaborative may limit a physician or group of physicians from participating in the health care collaborative if the limitation is based on an established development plan approved by the board of directors. Each applicant physician or group shall be provided with a copy of the development plan.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 7 (S.B. 7), Sec. 4.01, eff. September 28, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities
Subtitle C - Life, Health, and Accident Insurers and Related Entities
Chapter 848 - Health Care Collaboratives
Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Health Care Collaborative
Section 848.101. Providing or Arranging for Services
Section 848.102. Insurance, Reinsurance, Indemnity, and Reimbursement
Section 848.103. Payment by Governmental or Private Entity
Section 848.104. Contracts for Administrative or Management Services
Section 848.105. Corporation, Partnership, or Association Powers
Section 848.106. Quality and Cost of Health Care Services
Section 848.107. Complaint Systems
Section 848.108. Delegation Agreements
Section 848.109. Validity of Operations and Trade Practices of Health Care Collaboratives
Section 848.110. Rights of Physicians; Limitations on Participation