§ 20-9-901. Purpose

AR Code § 20-9-901 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) Promote the delivery of quality health care in a cost-effective manner;

(2) Foster greater coordination between payors and providers conducting utilization review activities;

(3) Protect patients, business, and providers by ensuring that private review agents are qualified to perform utilization activities and to make informed decisions on the appropriateness of medical care; and

(4) Ensure that private review agents maintain the confidentiality of medical records.