Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-99-704. Quality assessment and improvement systems

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

(a) Each health carrier and network shall:

(1) Make arrangements for measuring and improving the quality of healthcare services;

(2) Maintain quality assessment and improvement programs and records measuring the outcomes of healthcare services; and

(3) Submit to the Secretary of the Department of Health in the time, manner, and form prescribed the following information:

(A) A written description of any quality assessment and quality improvement systems; and

(B) Findings of relevant quality data as determined by the secretary.

(b) In consultation with the Insurance Commissioner, the secretary may promulgate rules in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., to carry out the provisions of this subchapter to enable the state to be properly informed of quality issues within the state and to adequately respond to any quality concerns found through the outcome data.

(c) The provisions of § 16-46-105 and § 20-9-501 et seq. shall apply to all records maintained pursuant to this subchapter.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-99-704. Quality assessment and improvement systems - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-23-public-utilities-and-regulated-industries/ar-code-sect-23-99-704/

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.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

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.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

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.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard