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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.

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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.

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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.