(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to prescribe the reporting requirements for information and data submitted to the division and to adopt by reference the implementation guide and specifications necessary for successful electronic data interchange transaction processing. The reporting of information and data is necessary to maintain a statewide data base of medical charges, actual payments, and treatment protocols pursuant to Labor Code § 413.007 and § 413.008.

(b) This section is effective September 1, 2011.

The provisions of this 134.801 adopted to be effective September 1, 2011, 36 TexReg 4136.