Legislative finding

The General Assembly finds that: (1) Citizens covered by health benefit plans should have the opportunity to obtain healthcare services at an affordable price; (2) The cost of health benefit plans can vary depending upon the kind of arrangement the health benefit plan has with providers of healthcare services; (3) In order to provide affordable delivery of health care services, health benefit plans which utilize contractual arrangements with providers and encourage quality services at discounted prices should be promoted; and (4) Citizens should have the option to choose a health benefit plan that covers the services of any qualified healthcare provider. Acts 1999, No. 1469, § 2. The General Assembly finds that: (1) Citizens covered by health benefit plans should have the opportunity to obtain healthcare services at an affordable price; (2) The cost of health benefit plans can vary depending upon the kind of arrangement the health benefit plan has with providers of healthcare services; (3) In order to provide affordable delivery of health care services, health benefit plans which utilize contractual arrangements with providers and encourage quality services at discounted prices should be promoted; and (4) Citizens should have the option to choose a health benefit plan that covers the services of any qualified healthcare provider. Acts 1999, No. 1469, § 2.