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                                  TITLE  41
                                  INSURANCE
                                  CHAPTER 39
                             MANAGED CARE REFORM
    41-3921.  STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION AND RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAWS. (1)
Except as stated in this chapter, provisions of title 41, Idaho Code,
applicable to disability insurers shall be applicable to the lawful
transactions and business of an organization offering a managed care plan for
which a certificate of authority is required pursuant to this chapter.
    (2)  With respect to all managed care organizations, the provision of
factually accurate information regarding coverage, rates, locations and hours
of service, names of affiliated institutions, and credentials of participating
providers by the organization or its personnel to potential members shall not
constitute a violation of any law relating to solicitation or advertising by
health care professionals.
    (3)  All managed care organizations and professionals associated with them
shall be exempt from the provisions of section 30-1315, Idaho Code,
prohibiting persons from simultaneously being shareholders of more than one
(1) professional service organization.
    (4)  Any managed care organization which contracts with a health care
facility or enters into arrangements with one (1) or more groups of providers
organized on a group practice or individual practice basis shall not by virtue
of  such contracts or arrangements be deemed to have entered into a
"conspiracy in restraint of trade".
    (5)  Except as expressly and specifically stated in this chapter, the
provisions of chapter 34, title 41, Idaho Code, are not amended, repealed or
otherwise affected by this chapter.