Arkansas § 23-99-1102 Legislative findings and intent

Arkansas Statutes

§ 23-99-1102 — Legislative findings and intent

Arkansas § 23-99-1102

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Bluebook

Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-1102 (2026).

Text

(a)The General Assembly finds that:

(1)A physician-patient relationship is paramount and should not be subject to third-party intrusion; and (2) Prior authorizations can place attempted cost savings ahead of optimal patient care.

(b)The General Assembly intends for this subchapter to:

(1)Ensure that prior authorizations do not hinder patient care or intrude on the practice of medicine; and (2) Guarantee that prior authorizations include the use of written clinical criteria and reviews by appropriate physicians to secure a fair authorization review process for patients.

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(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) A physician-patient relationship is paramount and should not be subject to third-party intrusion; and (2) Prior authorizations can place attempted cost savings ahead of optimal patient care. (b) The General Assembly intends for this subchapter to: (1) Ensure that prior authorizations do not hinder patient care or intrude on the practice of medicine; and (2) Guarantee that prior authorizations include the use of written clinical criteria and reviews by appropriate physicians to secure a fair authorization review process for patients.