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180.002 Managed Care Incentive Withholds

180.002

Managed Care Incentive Withholds: The Texas Medical Association voted to monitor HMO and PPO compliance with Section 1301.068, Texas Insurance Code regarding prohibition of “incentive withholds” and their associated accounting practices. In addition, if carrier practices are determined to be in violation of state laws, TMA agreed to pursue appropriate legal, administrative or other action to rectify any unlawful practices (Amended Res. 28W, p 169, A-91; reaffirmed CSE Rep. 5-I-01; amended CSE Rep. 8-A-11).

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October 07, 2016

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