2014 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 23 - Health and Safety
Chapter 23-17.12 - Health Care Services – Utilization Review Act
Section 23-17.12-1 - Purpose of chapter.
§ 23-17.12-1 Purpose of chapter. – The purpose of the chapter is to:
(1) Promote the delivery of quality health care in a cost effective manner;
(2) Foster greater coordination between health care providers, patients, payors and utilization review entities;
(3) Protect patients, businesses, and providers by ensuring that review agents are qualified to perform utilization review activities and to make informed decisions on the appropriateness of medical care; and
(4) Ensure that review agents maintain the confidentiality of medical records in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1992, ch. 398, § 1.)
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