A utilization review agent is deemed to be conducting utilization review in this state if the agent conducts utilization review involving services rendered or to be rendered in the state regardless of where the agent actually performs the utilization review. No person may be employed or compensated as a private review agent under any agreement or contract when compensation of the review agent is contingent upon a denial or reduction in the payment for hospital, medical, or other health care services.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 26.1-26.4-04.1

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49