Adoption of rules and regulations

The department shall adopt rules and regulations to administer this article in a manner consistent with its purpose to provide and facilitate access to appropriate, safe, and cost-effective health care services and to maintain health care quality. All providers and volunteers shall be subject to such rules and regulations. The rules may include services to be provided and authorized procedures. History. — Code 1981, § 31-8-200, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1493, § 1/HB 166. 534 T.31, C.8, A.10 31-8-201. Applicability; preservation of the state’s rights under the Tort Claims Act. This article applies to incidents occurring on or after July 1, 2005. Nothing in this article in any way reduces or limits the rights of the state or any of its agencies or subdivisions to any benefit currently provided under Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50. History. — Code 1981, § 31-8-201, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1493, § 1/HB 166. ARTICLE 9 FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDED HEALTH CARE FINANCING PROGRAMS OVERVIEW COMMITTEE