California Health and Safety Code

§ 1342

HSC § 1342 Effective Jan 1, 2003Div. 2 · Ch. 2.2 · Art. 1

Statute text

It is the intent and purpose of the Legislature to promote the delivery and the quality of health and medical care to the people of the State of California who enroll in, or subscribe for the services rendered by, a health care service plan or specialized health care service plan by accomplishing all of the following:

(a)Ensuring the continued role of the professional as the determiner of the patient’s health needs which fosters the traditional relationship of trust and confidence between the patient and the professional.

(b)Ensuring that subscribers and enrollees are educated and informed of the benefits and services available in order to enable a rational consumer choice in the marketplace.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 797, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.