1. (1) Determine the quality of health care services being provided by health maintenance organizations; and
2. (2) Develop statistical information.

Under rules, regulations, and procedures that the Secretary approves and using methods that keep the identity of patients as confidential as possible, assure objective evaluation, and are consistent with § 19-710 of this subtitle, the Department may do periodic examinations to:

Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982. Amended by Acts 1983, c. 583, § 2, eff. July 1, 1983.

Formerly Art. 43, § 847.