(215 ILCS 200/5)
    Sec. 5. Purpose. The General Assembly hereby finds and declares that:
        (1) the health care professional-patient
    
relationship is paramount and should not be subject to third-party intrusion;
        (2) prior authorization programs shall be subject
    
to member coverage agreements and medical policies but shall not hinder the independent medical judgment of a physician or health care provider; and
        (3) prior authorization programs must be
    
transparent to ensure a fair and consistent process for health care providers and patients.
(Source: P.A. 102-409, eff. 1-1-22.)