Remedies and Penalties For Violation

Sec. 4201.603. REMEDIES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION. If the commissioner determines that a utilization review agent, health maintenance organization, insurer, or other person or entity conducting utilization review has violated or is violating this chapter, the commissioner may: (1) impose a sanction under Chapter 82; (2) issue a cease and desist order under Chapter 83; or (3) assess an administrative penalty under Chapter 84. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 4, eff. April 1, 2007. SUBCHAPTER N. EXEMPTION FROM PREAUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICIANS AND PROVIDERS PROVIDING CERTAIN HEALTH CARE SERVICES