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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) On or before January 1, 2018, the Department of Human Services shall adopt rules to allow a Medicaid recipient direct access to a chiropractic physician.
(b) Rules adopted under this section shall:
(1) Allow a Medicaid recipient to receive diagnosis and treatment from a chiropractic physician without a referral from a primary care physician;
(2) Direct the Division of Medical Services of the Department of Human Services to develop a process for reporting diagnosis, treatment, costs of services, and cost-savings benefits under this section; and
(3) Specify that a chiropractic physician who provides diagnosis or treatment, or both, under this section shall receive the same reimbursement as if the Medicaid recipient had been referred to the chiropractic physician by a primary care physician.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-77-134. Direct access to chiropractic physicians - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-20-public-health-and-welfare/ar-code-sect-20-77-134/
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