§ 42-14.5-2 - Purpose.
SECTION 42-14.5-2
§ 42-14.5-2 Purpose. – With respect to health insurance as defined in § 42-14-5, the healthinsurance commissioner shall discharge the powers and duties of office to:
(1) Guard the solvency of health insurers;
(2) Protect the interests of consumers;
(3) Encourage fair treatment of health care providers;
(4) Encourage policies and developments that improve thequality and efficiency of health care service delivery and outcomes; and
(5) View the health care system as a comprehensive entity andencourage and direct insurers towards policies that advance the welfare of thepublic through overall efficiency, improved health care quality, andappropriate access.