Section 58-17C-36 - Director to hold health carrier responsible for utilization reviewperformance of contractor. - South Dakota Statutes

58-17C-36. Director to hold health carrier responsible for utilization review performance of contractor. If a health carrier contracts to have a utilization review organization or other entity perform the utilization review functions required by §§ 58-17C-34 to 58-17C-57, inclusive, or applicable rules, the director shall hold the health carrier responsible for monitoring the activities of the utilization review organization or entity with which the health carrier contracts and for ensuring that the requirements of §§ 58-17C-34 to 58-17C-57, inclusive, and applicable rules are met.

Source: SL 1999, ch 243, § 4.