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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
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HB 2308: dental insurers; dental practice; prohibition
Sponsor: Representative Weninger, LD 13
Committee on Commerce
Overview
Prevents dental insurers and holding companies from having ownership interest in business organizations that offer regulated professional services to the public.
History
The Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) is responsible for examining and licensing individuals who provide dental services including dentists and dental therapists, hygienists, assistants and business entities. Any business entity offering dental services is required to register with the Board.
Statute mandates that business entities offering dental services provide a description of services, name the dentists responsible for each office and identify all officers and directors. Business entities are also required to establish patient protocols regarding the secure storage and transfer of dental records. (A.R.S. § 32-1213).
Statute defines dental insurer as a: 1) dental service corporation; 2) prepaid dental plan or health care services organization; or 3) group or blanket disability insurer that offers evidence of coverage or policy covering dental services (A.R.S. § 20-126).
Provisions
1. Prohibits dental insurers or holding companies from having any ownership interest in a business organization that offers to the public professional services regulated by the Board. (Sec. 1)
2. Defines dental insurer and holding company. (Sec. 1)
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