20-118. Prohibition; definitions
A. A person subject to this title shall not restrict or prohibit, by means of a policy or contract, whether written or otherwise, a licensed health care professional's good faith communication with the health care professional's patient concerning the patient's health care or medical needs, treatment options, health care risks or benefits.
B. A person subject to this title shall not terminate a contract with or refuse to renew a contract with a health care professional solely because the health care professional in good faith does any of the following:
1. Advocates in private or in public on behalf of a patient.
2. Assists a patient in seeking reconsideration of a decision made by the person to deny coverage for a health care service.
3. Reports a violation of law to an appropriate authority.
C. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Contract" means a written contract under which a licensed health care professional agrees to provide specified health care services to covered persons. Contract does not include a contract of salaried employment.
2. " Health care professional" has the same meaning prescribed in section 20-3151.
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