(1) Individuals, entities, or associations may report information to the board of suspected impairment of a licensee or license applicant, as provided in 37-7-201, MCA.

(2) Individuals, entities, or associations may report information of suspected impairment of a licensee or license applicant to the appropriate personnel of the medical assistance program established by the board, in lieu of reporting to the board, as provided in 37-7-201, MCA.

(3) Reports received by the board of suspected impaired licensees may be referred to the medical assistance program at the board's discretion through the nondisciplinary track, without formal disciplinary action against the licensee.