The organization may contract for the services of a third-party administrator to implement a managed care program by soliciting bids for administrative services, including a description of the program and the services expected of the managed care administrator. The organization shall award an administrative services contract to the bidder who will best serve the interests of the organization and the employees under this title. The contract must be for the period of a biennium. The organization may renew, renegotiate, or rebid a contract based upon contract performance, cost, and the best interests of an employee who suffers a compensable injury.
65-02-21.1. Licensure required for psychologists and physicians performing utilization review. Psychologists making utilization review determinations under sections 65-02-20 and 65-02-21 shall have current licenses from the state board of psychologist examiners. Health care providers making utilization review determinations under sections 65-02-20 and 65-02-21 shall have current licenses from the appropriate North Dakota licensing board. This requirement does not apply to psychologists or health care providers conducting independent medical examinations or independent medical reviews under section 65-05-28.