Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-1102: Legislative findings and intent

(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. Added by Act 2015, No. 1106,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

(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.

(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.

(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.