(a) In this section, “hospitalist” means a physician who:
(1) serves as physician of record at a hospital for a hospitalized patient of another physician; and
(2) returns the care of the patient to that other physician at the end of the patient’s hospitalization.
(b) A preferred provider contract between an insurer and a physician may not require the physician to use a hospitalist for a hospitalized patient.

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Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code 1301.063

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.