The purposes of this chapter are to:
- (1) Promote the delivery of quality health care in a cost-effective manner.
- (2) Assure that utilization review agents adhere to reasonable standards for conducting utilization review.
- (3) Foster greater coordination and cooperation between health care providers and utilization review agents.
- (4) Improve communications and knowledge of benefit plan requirements among all parties concerned before expenses are incurred.
- (5) Ensure that utilization review agents maintain the confidentiality of medical records in accordance with applicable laws.
(Acts 1994, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 94-786, p. 80, §2.)