California Penal Code

§ 5023.2

PEN § 5023.2 Effective Jan 1, 2012Title 7 · Part 3 · Ch. 1

Statute text

(a)In order to promote the best possible patient outcomes, eliminate unnecessary medical and pharmacy costs, and ensure consistency in the delivery of health care services, the department shall maintain a statewide utilization management program that shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:

(1)Objective, evidence-based medical necessity criteria and utilization guidelines.

(2)The review, approval, and oversight of referrals to specialty medical services.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 296, Sec. 220. (AB 1023) Effective January 1, 2012.