(a) A preferred provider plan may not refuse to enter into an agreement with a hospital solely because the hospital has not obtained accreditation from an accreditation organization that:(1) establishes standards for the organization and operation of hospitals;(2) requires the hospital to undergo a survey process for a fee paid by the hospital; and(3) was organized and formed in 1951.(b) This section does not prohibit a preferred provider plan from using performance indicators or quality standards that:(1) are developed by private organizations; and(2) do not rely upon a survey process for a fee charged to the hospital to evaluate performance.As added by P.L.259-1995, SEC.2.
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