Common use of Patient Transfers Clause in Contracts

Patient Transfers. As may be required by law, rule, or regulation, Carrier shall, within thirty (30) days following termination, initiate procedures to notify Members of termination and to facilitate the transfer of Members’ care to other Participating Providers. The parties agree to facilitate in a timely manner any transfer of the Members’ care necessitated by termination of this Agreement and to do so in a manner that ensures patient confidentiality and continuation of appropriate care consistent with generally accepted medical standards in effect at the time of the termination.