Wash. Rev. Code § 74.09.200

Current through Chapter 376 of the 2024 Regular Session
Section 74.09.200 - Audits and investigations-Legislative declaration-State authority

The legislature finds and declares it to be in the public interest and for the protection of the health and welfare of the residents of the state of Washington that a proper regulatory and inspection program be instituted in connection with the providing of medical, dental, and other health services to recipients of public assistance and medically indigent persons. In order to effectively accomplish such purpose and to assure that the recipient of such services receives such services as are paid for by the state of Washington, the acceptance by the recipient of such services, and by practitioners of reimbursement for performing such services, shall authorize the secretary or director, to inspect and audit all records in connection with the providing of such services.

RCW 74.09.200

Amended by 2011SP1 c 15, § 14, eff. 7/1/2011.
1979 ex.s. c 152 § 1.

Effective date-Findings-Intent-Report-Agency transfer-References to head of health care authority-Draft legislation- 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 : See notes following RCW 74.09.010.