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Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-9-909. Certification--Application--Required contents

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

In conjunction with the application, the private review agent shall submit information that the State Board of Health requires, including:

(1) A utilization review plan that includes:

(A) A description of review standards and procedures to be used in evaluating proposed or delivered hospital and medical care; and

(B) The provisions by which patients, physicians, or hospitals may seek reconsideration or appeal of adverse decisions by the private review agent;

(2) The type and qualifications of the personnel either employed or under contract to perform the utilization review;

(3) The procedures and policies to ensure that a representative of the private review agent is reasonably accessible to patients and providers five (5) days a week during normal business hours in this state;

(4) The policies and procedures to ensure that all applicable state and federal laws to protect the confidentiality of individual medical records are followed;

(5) A copy of the materials designed to inform applicable patients and providers of the requirements of the utilization review plan; and

(6) A list of the third party payors for which the private review agent is performing utilization review in this state.

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