The purpose of this subtitle is to: (1) promote the delivery of quality health care in a cost effective manner; (2) foster greater coordination between payors and providers conducting utilization review activities; (3) protect patients, business, and providers by ensuring that private review agents are qualified to perform utilization review activities and to make informed decisions on the appropriateness of medical care; and (4) ensure that private review agents maintain the confidentiality of medical records in accordance with applicable State and federal laws.
Maryland Legal Code