82R8133 TRH-D
By: Zerwas H.B. No. 1333
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to expedited credentialing of certain physicians by
managed care plans.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 1452.101(5), Insurance Code, is amended
to read as follows:
(5) "Medical group" means:
(A) a single legal entity owned by two or more
physicians;
(B) a professional association composed of
licensed physicians; [or]
(C) any other business entity composed of
licensed physicians as permitted under Subchapter B, Chapter 162,
Occupations Code; or
(D) a medical school or medical and dental unit,
as defined or described by Section 61.003, 61.501, or 74.601,
Education Code, that teaches or provides medical services.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.