Texas Insurance Code

§ 845.202 — PATIENT RIGHTS POLICIES

IN § 845.202Title 6. ORGANIZATION OF INSURERS AND RELATED ENTITIES · Part C. LIFE, HEALTH, AND ACCIDENT INSURERS AND RELATED ENTITIES · Ch. 845. STATEWIDE RURAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM · Art. E. GOALS OF SYSTEM

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It is intended that the system incorporate patient-focused considerations that include:

(1)open communication;

(2)informed consent;

(3)protection of confidentiality and privacy;

(4)full disclosure of program policies and procedures to patients and providers;

(5)coverage of emergency care;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.218(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.