Section 23-86-402 - Legislative findingThe General Assembly finds that:
(1) Citizens covered by health benefit plans should have the opportunity to obtain healthcare services at an affordable price;(2) The cost of health benefit plans can vary depending upon the kind of arrangement the health benefit plan has with providers of healthcare services;(3) In order to provide affordable delivery of health care services, health benefit plans which utilize contractual arrangements with providers and encourage quality services at discounted prices should be promoted; and(4) Citizens should have the option to choose a health benefit plan that covers the services of any qualified healthcare provider.Acts 1999, No. 1469, § 2.