The purpose and intent of this chapter are to establish standards for the creation and maintenance of networks by health insurance organization or issuers and to assure the adequacy, accessibility and quality of healthcare services offered under a managed care plan. Requirements for contracts between health insurance organizations or issuers offering managed care plans and participating providers, particularly regarding the standards, terms, and provisions under which the participating provider will provide services to covered persons or enrollees are hereby established.
History —Aug. 29, 2011, No. 194, added as § 26.020 on Aug. 23, 2012, No. 203, § 6, eff. 90 days after Aug. 23, 2012.