§ 15-10B-02. Purpose of subtitle

MD Ins Code § 15-10B-02 (2019) (N/A)
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The purpose of this subtitle is to:

(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 review 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 in accordance with applicable State and federal laws.