NRS 439.902 – Definitions.
As used in NRS 439.902 to 439.918, inclusive, the words and terms defined in NRS 439.904 and 439.906 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2810)
NRS 439.904 – “Commission” defined.
“Commission” means the Patient Protection Commission created by NRS 439.908. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2810)
NRS 439.906 – “Provider of health care” defined.
“Provider of health care” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2810)
NRS 439.908 – Creation; membership; compensation; terms and removal of members; vacancies; Chair; quorum; compliance with ethics requirements.
1. The Patient Protection Commission is hereby created within the Office of the Director. The Commission consists of: (a) The following 12 voting members appointed by the Governor: (1) Two members who are persons with expertise and experience in advocating on behalf of patients. (2) One member who is a provider of health care who […]
NRS 439.912 – Meetings; bylaws; subcommittees and working groups; contracts; advice and technical assistance by state agencies, boards and commissions.
1. The Commission shall: (a) Meet at the call of the Chair. (b) Adopt bylaws that govern the operation of the Commission. 2. The Commission may: (a) Establish subcommittees and working groups consisting of members of the Commission or other persons to assist the Commission in the performance of its duties. Each subcommittee expires 6 […]
NRS 439.914 – Appointment, qualifications and duties of Executive Director; authority to request information from state agencies.
1. The Governor shall appoint the Executive Director of the Commission within the Office of the Governor. The Executive Director: (a) Must have experience in health care or health insurance; (b) Is in the unclassified service of the State; and (c) Serves at the pleasure of the Governor. 2. The Executive Director shall: (a) Perform […]
NRS 439.916 – Systematic review of issues relating to health care; authority to request information from state and local governmental entities; hyperlink to data dashboard.
1. The Commission shall systematically review issues related to the health care needs of residents of this State and the quality, accessibility and affordability of health care, including, without limitation, prescription drugs, in this State. The review must include, without limitation: (a) Comprehensively examining the system for regulating health care in this State, including, without […]
NRS 439.918 – Duties; reports.
1. In addition to conducting the review described in NRS 439.916, the Commission shall: (a) Attempt to identify and facilitate collaboration between existing state governmental entities that study or address issues relating to the quality, accessibility and affordability of health care in this State, including, without limitation, the regional behavioral health policy boards created by […]