Sec. 845.202.  PATIENT RIGHTS POLICIES.  It is intended that the system incorporate patient-focused considerations that include:
(1)  open communication;
(2)  informed consent;
(3)  protection of confidentiality and privacy;
(4)  full disclosure of program policies and procedures to patients and providers;
(5)  coverage of emergency care;
(6)  disclosure of compensation arrangements with providers;  and
(7)  efficient appeal of coverage decisions.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.218(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.