Arkansas Statutes
§ 20-77-2607 — Construction - Immunity
Arkansas·Title 20
(a)This subchapter shall not:
(1)Confer upon the caregiver any authority to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the patient;
(2)Create a private right of action against a hospital, hospital employee, or duly authorized agent of the hospital; or (3) Remove the obligation of a third-party payer to cover a healthcare item or service that the third-party payer is obligated to provide to a patient under the terms of a valid agreement, insurance policy, plan, or certification of coverage or health maintenance organization contract.
(b)A hospital, hospital employee, contractor leaving a contractual relationship with a hospital, or duly authorized agent of a hospital shall not be held liable in any way for an act or omission of the caregiver.
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Legislative History
Added by Act 2015, No. 1013,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
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