The General Assembly hereby finds and declares that: (1) the health care professional-patient relationship is paramount and should not be subject to third-party intrusion; (2) prior authorization programs shall be subject to member coverage agreements and medical policies but shall not hinder the independent medical judgment of a physician or health care provider; and (3) prior authorization programs must be transparent to ensure a fair and consistent process for health care providers and patients. relationship is paramount and should not be subject to third-party intrusion; to member coverage agreements and medical policies but shall not hinder the independent medical judgment of a physician or health care provider; and transparent to ensure a fair and consistent process for health care providers and patients.
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