# Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-1102: Legislative findings and intent

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-1102
- **Heading:** Legislative findings and intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 23 / Chapter 99 / Subchapter 11 / Section 23-99-1102

## Text

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) A physician-patient relationship is paramount and should not be subject to third-party intrusion; and (2) Prior authorizations can place attempted cost savings ahead of optimal patient care. (b) The General Assembly intends for this subchapter to: (1) Ensure that prior authorizations do not hinder patient care or intrude on the practice of medicine; and (2) Guarantee that prior authorizations include the use of written clinical criteria and reviews by appropriate physicians to secure a fair authorization review process for patients. Added by Act 2015, No. 1106,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) A physician-patient relationship is paramount and should not be subject to third-party intrusion; and (2) Prior authorizations can place attempted cost savings ahead of optimal patient care.

(1) A physician-patient relationship is paramount and should not be subject to third-party intrusion; and

(2) Prior authorizations can place attempted cost savings ahead of optimal patient care.

(b) The General Assembly intends for this subchapter to: (1) Ensure that prior authorizations do not hinder patient care or intrude on the practice of medicine; and (2) Guarantee that prior authorizations include the use of written clinical criteria and reviews by appropriate physicians to secure a fair authorization review process for patients.

(1) Ensure that prior authorizations do not hinder patient care or intrude on the practice of medicine; and

(2) Guarantee that prior authorizations include the use of written clinical criteria and reviews by appropriate physicians to secure a fair authorization review process for patients.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1106,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

## Nearby sections

- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-1101 Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S11_S23-99-1101.md)
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- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-1103 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S11_S23-99-1103.md)
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- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-1107 Prior authorization - Emergency healthcare service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S11_S23-99-1107.md)
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- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-1109 Rescission of prior authorizations - Denial of payment for prior authorized services - Limitations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S11_S23-99-1109.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-1110 Waiver prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S11_S23-99-1110.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-1111 Requests for prior authorization - Qualified persons authorized to review and approve - Adverse determinations to be made only by Arkansas-licensed physicians - Opportunity to discuss treatment before adverse determination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S11_S23-99-1111.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-1112 Application of subchapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S11_S23-99-1112.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-1113 Benefit inquiries authorized](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S11_S23-99-1113.md)
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