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Ark. Code §§ 23-99-1101 through 23-99-1118: Prior Authorization Transparency Act – Arkansas
Status: EnactedYear Enacted: 2015
Year Amended: 2019
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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.
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