Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) If a healthcare provider who is relocating his or her practice provides written notice of the healthcare provider's new practice location or contact information via certified mail to the chief executive or administrative officer, the entity or person on behalf of an entity shall not:
(1) Mislead any patient about the new practice location of a healthcare provider, new contact information of a healthcare provider, or the healthcare provider's licensure status; or
(2) Fail to provide a patient with the new practice location of a healthcare provider or new contact information of a healthcare provider when requested.
(b)(1) When requested by a healthcare provider who is relocating his or her practice in a written notice via certified mail to the chief executive or administrative officer, then an entity with a relationship with the healthcare provider shall within twenty-one (21) calendar days either:
(A) Provide the healthcare provider with a list of the healthcare provider's existing patient names and addresses; or
(B) Send a notice with the new practice location information to all of the healthcare provider's existing patients after providing the healthcare provider a copy of the proposed notice for review and comment.
(2) Within two (2) business days of the request described in subdivision (b)(1) of this section, the entity shall provide the healthcare provider with a list or schedule of upcoming patient appointments with the healthcare provider and the contact information of the patients.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-6-204. Prohibited conduct - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-20-public-health-and-welfare/ar-code-sect-20-6-204/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)