(a) A provider licensed or otherwise authorized to practice in this state may not be denied the opportunity to participate in providing health care services that are delivered by a health maintenance organization and that are within the scope of the provider’s license or authorization solely because of the type of license or authorization held by the provider.
(b) If a hospital, facility, agency, or supplier is certified by the Medicare program, Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1395 et seq.), or accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations or another national accrediting body, a health maintenance organization shall accept that certification or accreditation.

(c) This section does not require that a health maintenance organization:
(1) use a particular type of provider in its operation;
(2) accept each provider of a category or type, except as provided by Article 21.52B; or
(3) contract directly with providers of a particular category or type.
(d) This section does not limit a health maintenance organization’s authority to establish the terms under which health care services are provided by providers.
(e) A provider must comply with the terms established by the health maintenance organization for the provision of health services and for designation as a provider by the health maintenance organization.