Section 1371.38 - Regulations requiring dispute resolution mechanism(a) The department shall, on or before July 1, 2001, adopt regulations that ensure that plans have adopted a dispute resolution mechanism pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1367. The regulations shall require that any dispute resolution mechanism of a plan is fair, fast, and cost-effective for contracting and non-contracting providers and define the term "complete and accurate claim, including attachments and supplemental information or documentation."(b) On or before December 31, 2001, the department shall report to the Governor and the Legislature its recommendations for any additional statutory requirements relating to plan and provider dispute resolution mechanisms.Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 1371.38
Amended by Stats 2015 ch 303 (AB 731),s 259, eff. 1/1/2016.Added by Stats 2000 ch 827 (AB 1455), s 7, eff. 1/1/2001.Stats 2000 ch 825 (SB 1177), s 7also added this section.