Section 215 ILCS 200/5 - Purpose The General Assembly hereby finds and declares that:
(1) the health care professional-patient relationship is paramount and should not be subject to third-party intrusion;(2) prior authorization programs shall be subject to member coverage agreements and medical policies but shall not hinder the independent medical judgment of a physician or health care provider; and(3) prior authorization programs must be transparent to ensure a fair and consistent process for health care providers and patients.Added by P.A. 102-0409,§ 5, eff. 1/1/2022.