CODE OF VIRGINIA

DECLARATION OF PURPOSE; AUTHORITY TO AUDIT RECORDS; AUTHORITY TO REVIEW
COMPLAINTS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT (§ 32.1-310)

The General Assembly finds and declares it to be in the public interest and for
the protection of the health and welfare of the residents of the Commonwealth
that a proper regulatory and inspection program be instituted in connection with
the providing of medical, dental and other health services to recipients of
medical assistance. In order to effectively accomplish such purpose and to
assure that the recipient receives such services as are paid for by the
Commonwealth, the acceptance by the recipient of such services and the
acceptance by practitioners of reimbursement for performing such services shall
authorize the Attorney General or his authorized representative to inspect and
audit all records in connection with the providing of such services.The General
Assembly further finds and declares it to be in the public interest and for the
protection of the health and welfare of the residents of the Commonwealth that,
in conducting such regulatory and inspection program, the Attorney General or
his authorized representatives shall review complaints alleging abuse or neglect
of persons in the care or custody of others who receive payments for providing
health care services under the state plan for medical assistance.

HISTORY: 1981, c. 255; 1982, c. 41; 2011, cc. 110, 175.