Iowa Code Title XIII. Commerce [Chs. 505-554D] § 514B.4. Applicant for certificate of authority

a. Has demonstrated the willingness and potential ability to assure the availability, accessibility, and continuity of service through adequate personnel and facilities.

b. Has arrangements established in accordance with rules adopted by the commissioner for a continuous review of health care processes and outcomes. If a health maintenance organization is accredited by the national committee on quality assurance, or another accreditation entity approved by the commissioner, an external peer review under rules of the commissioner shall not be applicable. However, at the discretion of the commissioner, an on-site inspection of the health maintenance organization may be conducted.

c. Has a procedure established in accordance with rules adopted by the commissioner to develop, compile, evaluate, and report statistics relating to the cost of its operations, the pattern of utilization of its services, the availability and accessibility of its services, and other matters as may be reasonably required by the commissioner.