Article 1 - PATIENT PROTECTION

Section 33-20A-1 - Short title
Section 33-20A-2 - Legislative findings
Section 33-20A-3 - Definitions
Section 33-20A-4 - Certification requirements; review and recertification; sanctions for failure to meet requirements; alternative methods for certification
Section 33-20A-5 - Standards for certification
Section 33-20A-6 - Financial incentive programs prohibited; capitated payment arrangement allowed
Section 33-20A-7 - Penalizing provider for discussing necessary or appropriate care with patient prohibited; penalty for providing records and assistance prohibited; penalty for violations
Section 33-20A-7.1 - Application; managed care plan's liability following precertification; availability of personnel for precertification procedure
Section 33-20A-8 - Confidentiality and accuracy of patient records
Section 33-20A-9 - Emergency services requirements; restrictive formulary requirements
Section 33-20A-9.1 - Legislative intent; consumer choice option; provisions; increased expenses; covered benefits; forms
Section 33-20A-10 - Chapter inapplicable to workers' compensation provisions