Standards for utilization review performance modified, cause of action for wrongful denials of prior authorizations by utilization review organizations or their reviewing physicians created, and attorney general enforcement provided.
Requirements for exemption from immunizations for conscientiously held beliefs modified, commissioner of health required to develop an immunizations education module, and money appropriated.
Formulary Committee members with a potential conflict of interest permitted to participate in committee communications and discussions, commissioner of human services required to develop a public comment process for recommendations, and committee required to seek expertise from the Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council.