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Arizona Revised Statutes Title 20. Insurance § 20-118. Prohibition;  definitions

Current as of March 08, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

A. A person subject to this title shall not restrict or prohibit, by means of a policy or contract, whether written or otherwise, a licensed health care professional's good faith communication with the health care professional's patient concerning the patient's health care or medical needs, treatment options, health care risks or benefits.

B. A person subject to this title shall not terminate a contract with or refuse to renew a contract with a health care professional solely because the health care professional in good faith does any of the following:

1. Advocates in private or in public on behalf of a patient.

2. Assists a patient in seeking reconsideration of a decision made by the person to deny coverage for a health care service.

3. Reports a violation of law to an appropriate authority.

C. For the purposes of this section:

1. “Contract” means a written contract under which a licensed health care professional agrees to provide specified health care services to covered persons.  Contract does not include a contract of salaried employment.

2. “Health care professional” has the same meaning prescribed in § 20-3151.

3. “Person” includes a service corporation subject to chapter 4, article 3 of this title   1 and a health care services organization subject to chapter 4, article 9 of this title.  2

1  Section 20-821 et seq.
2  Section 20-1901 et seq.
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