New Jersey § 26:2s-9
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:2s-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26:2s-9.
The contract between a participating health care provider and a carrier which offers
a managed care plan: a. Shall state that the health care provider shall not be penalized or the contract
terminated by the carrier because the health care provider acts as an advocate for
the patient in seeking appropriate, medically necessary health care services; b. Shall not provide financial incentives to the health care provider for withholding
covered health care services that are medically necessary as determined in accordance
with section 6 of this act, 1 except that nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the use of capitated
payment arrangements between a carrier and a health care provider; and c. Shall protect the ability of a health care provider to communicate openly with
a patient about all appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment options. 1
N.J.S.A. § 26:2S-6.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 26:2s-9
What does New Jersey Statutes § 26:2s-9 cover?
Section 26:2s-9 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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