Common use of Free Exchange of Information Clause in Contracts

Free Exchange of Information. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to prohibit, nor shall any provision in any contract between Provider and its employees or subcontractors prohibit, the free, open and unrestricted exchange of any and all information of any kind between health care providers and Members regarding the nature of the Member’s medical condition, the health care treatment options and alternatives available and their relative risks and benefits, whether or not covered or excluded under the Member’s health plan, and the Member’s right to appeal any adverse decision made by Provider or Blue Shield regarding coverage of treatment which has been recommended or rendered. Moreover, Provider shall not be penalized nor sanctioned in any way for engaging in such free, open and unrestricted communication with a Member nor for advocating for a particular service on a Member’s behalf.

Free Exchange of Information. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to prohibit, nor shall any provision in any contract between Provider Group and its employees or subcontractors prohibit, the free, open and unrestricted exchange of any and all information of any kind between health care providers and Members regarding the nature of the Member’s medical condition, the health care treatment options and alternatives available and their relative risks and benefits, whether or not covered or excluded under the Member’s health plan, and the Member’s right to appeal any adverse decision made by Provider Group or Blue Shield regarding coverage of treatment which has been recommended or rendered. Moreover, Provider Group shall not be penalized penalize nor sanctioned sanction any health care provider in any way for engaging in such free, open and unrestricted communication with a Member nor for advocating for a particular service on a Member’s behalf.

Free Exchange of Information. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to prohibit, nor shall any provision in any contract between Provider and its employees or subcontractors prohibit, the free, open and unrestricted exchange of any and all information of any kind between health care providers and Members regarding the nature of the Member’s medical condition, the health care treatment options and alternatives available and their relative risks and benefits, whether or not covered or excluded under the Member’s health plan, and the Member’s right to appeal any adverse decision made by Provider or Blue Shield Health Plan regarding coverage of treatment which has been recommended or rendered. Moreover, Provider shall not be penalized nor sanctioned in any way for engaging in such free, open and unrestricted communication with a Member nor for advocating for a particular service on a Member’s behalf.