A county may review the need for emergency room treatment, an admission, a transfer, a continued stay, or inpatient surgical services. At its option, a county may request the Department of Social Services to provide the needed reviews on the county's behalf. In either case, the review shall be conducted by or under the supervision of a physician licensed under chapter 36-4 , and shall be consistent with generally accepted medical practice guidelines.
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