(1) The General Assembly finds that:(1) Citizens covered by health benefit plans should have the opportunity to obtain healthcare services at an affordable price;(2) The cost of health benefit plans can vary depending upon the kind of arrangement the health benefit plan has with providers of healthcare services;(3) In order to provide affordable delivery of health care services, health benefit plans which utilize contractual arrangements with providers and encourage quality services at discounted prices should be promoted; and(4) Citizens should have the option to choose a health benefit plan that covers the services of any qualified healthcare provider.
(1) Citizens covered by health benefit plans should have the opportunity to obtain healthcare services at an affordable price;
(2) The cost of health benefit plans can vary depending upon the kind of arrangement the health benefit plan has with providers of healthcare services;
(3) In order to provide affordable delivery of health care services, health benefit plans which utilize contractual arrangements with providers and encourage quality services at discounted prices should be promoted; and
(4) Citizens should have the option to choose a health benefit plan that covers the services of any qualified healthcare provider.