§15–10B–02.    IN EFFECT

    The purpose of this subtitle is to:

        (1)    promote the delivery of quality health care in a cost effective manner;

        (2)    foster greater coordination between payors and providers conducting utilization review activities;

        (3)    protect patients, business, and providers by ensuring that private review agents are qualified to perform utilization review activities and to make informed decisions on the appropriateness of medical care; and

        (4)    ensure that private review agents maintain the confidentiality of medical records in accordance with applicable State and federal laws.

§15–10B–02.    ** TAKES EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2025 PER CHAPTERS 847 AND 848 OF 2024 **

    The purpose of this subtitle is to:

        (1)    promote the delivery of quality health care in a cost effective manner that ensures timely access to health care services;

        (2)    foster greater coordination, communication, and transparency between payors, patients, and providers conducting utilization review activities;

        (3)    protect patients, business, and providers by ensuring that private review agents are qualified to perform utilization review activities and to make informed decisions on the appropriateness of medical care; and

        (4)    ensure that private review agents maintain the confidentiality of medical records in accordance with applicable State and federal laws.