Section 34-54-1 – Definitions.
34-54-1. Definitions. Terms used in this chapter mean: (1)”Primary care provider,” an individual or other legal entity that is licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized to provide primary care services in the state, including an individual or other legal entity whose practice is professionally associated with the individual or other legal entity; (2)”Direct primary care agreement,” […]
Section 34-54-2 – Provisions not applicable–Direct primary care agreement.
34-54-2. Provisions not applicable–Direct primary care agreement. A direct primary care agreement is not insurance and is not subject to title 58. Entering into a direct primary care agreement is not the business of insurance and is not subject to title 58. A primary care provider or agent of a health care provider is not […]
Section 34-54-3 – Requirements.
34-54-3. Requirements. To be considered a direct primary care agreement for the purposes of this chapter, the agreement must meet all of the following requirements: (1)Be in writing; (2)Be signed by the primary care provider or agent of the primary care provider and the individual patient or his or her legal representative; (3)Allow either party […]
Section 34-54-4 – Accepting patients–Discontinuing care.
34-54-4. Accepting patients–Discontinuing care. Direct primary care practices may not decline to accept a new direct primary care patient or discontinue care to an existing patient solely because of the patient’s health status. A direct practice may decline to accept a patient if the practice has reached its maximum capacity, or if the patient’s medical […]