Health, Health Care Financing, Coverage and Reimbursement Policy

Rule R414-32

Hospital Record-keeping Policy

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 37047
Filed: 11/14/2012 02:41:58 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 26-1-5 grants the Department of Health the power to adopt, amend, or rescind rules that shall have the force and effect of law. In addition, Section 26-18-3 requires the Department to implement by rule hospital record-keeping policies to administer the Medicaid program.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

The Department did not receive any written or oral comments regarding this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The Department will continue this rule because it establishes hospital record-keeping procedures that require hospitals to document services such as client diagnosis and the authorization of licensed physician services. The continuation of this rule, therefore, will promote quality and cost effective care for Medicaid clients by ensuring proper medical treatment.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Craig Devashrayee at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6641, by FAX at 801-538-6099, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]

Authorized by:

David Patton, Executive Director

Effective:

11/14/2012