Sec. 38a-1047. Conflicts of interest. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 38a-1047. Conflicts of interest. (a) No Healthcare Advocate or person employed by the Office of the Healthcare Advocate may:

      (1) Have a direct involvement in the licensing, certification or accreditation of a managed care organization;

      (2) Have a direct ownership or investment interest in a managed care organization;

      (3) Be employed by or participate in the management of a managed care organization; or

      (4) Receive or have the right to receive, directly or indirectly, remuneration under a compensation arrangement with a managed care organization.

      (b) No Healthcare Advocate or person employed by the Office of the Healthcare Advocate may knowingly accept employment with a managed care organization for a period of one year following termination of that person's services with the Office of the Healthcare Advocate.

      (P.A. 99-284, S. 8; P.A. 05-102, S. 14.)

      History: P.A. 05-102 renamed the Office of the Managed Care Ombudsman the Office of the Healthcare Advocate and made conforming changes.