Sec. 1693.003.  COMMISSIONER DETERMINATIONS REGARDING FEDERAL REGULATIONS.  (a) The commissioner shall monitor 45 C.F.R. Section 155.20 for amendments to the definitions listed in Section 1693.001 and determine if it is in the best interest of the state to adopt an amended definition for purposes of this chapter.  If the commissioner determines that it is in the best interest of the state to adopt the amended definition, the commissioner by rule shall adopt the amended definition.
(b)  In making the determination about an amendment, the commissioner shall  consider, in addition to other factors affecting the public interest, the beneficial and adverse effects the amendment may  have on:
(1)  individuals who are receiving medical care and health care services in this state; and
(2)  health care providers and physicians.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 732 (H.B. 1514), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.