Arkansas Statutes
§ 23-79-1703 — State Board of Finance - Requirements
Arkansas·Title 23
(a)By the end of plan year 2017, the State Board of Finance shall explore the evidence supporting opportunities for benefit modification informed by:
(1)The Choosing Wisely initiative;
(2)Emerging therapies; and (3) Therapeutic alternatives to invasive surgical procedures, such as regenerative injection therapy.
(b)By July 2018, the board shall:
(1)Identify and consider implementation of pilot programs that include stepped therapy or center of excellence approaches, or both, for which evidence demonstrates cost savings to the plan; and (2) Identify opportunities to stimulate conversations between patients and providers about appropriate and necessary treatment, including treatment recommendations identified by the Choosing Wisely initiative.
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Legislative History
Amended by Act 2021, No. 1004,§ 24, eff. 4/28/2021. Added by Act 2017, No. 1089,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
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