Connecticut 2011 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB06594

Introduced

3/11/11

Refer

3/11/11

Refer

3/11/11

Caption

An Act Requiring A Medical Institution To Notify The Department Of Public Health When An Employee Of The Institution Is Required To Pay For Or Settles A Medical Malpractice Claim Against The Employee.

Impact

The enactment of HB 6594 will affect current statutes relating to public health and the regulation of licensed healthcare professionals. By imposing this reporting obligation, the bill seeks to streamline the process through which malpractice claims are overseen by the Department of Public Health, which may lead to more comprehensive investigations and potential disciplinary actions if warranted. This could result in a heightened level of scrutiny on medical professionals, thereby fostering improved healthcare practices and patient safety across the state.

Summary

House Bill 6594 introduces a requirement for medical institutions in the state to notify the Department of Public Health whenever an employee of the institution settles a medical malpractice claim or is mandated to pay for such a claim. The intent of this legislation is to enhance accountability within the medical community, ensuring that issues of malpractice are adequately documented and monitored by governmental health agencies. The measure aims to promote transparency and prevent malpractice occurrences in healthcare settings by encouraging medical institutions to report these claims promptly.

Contention

Although the bill has clear objectives regarding public health safety and transparency, it may face opposition from some healthcare providers who might view mandatory reporting as an additional bureaucratic burden. Concerns may arise regarding the implications of reporting past malpractice claims on healthcare professionals' careers and their reputations. Furthermore, the details of how this information will be used, as well as potential privacy issues surrounding such disclosures, could provoke discussions among stakeholders in the healthcare field.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05386

An Act Requiring Notice Of An Objection, Discontinuance Or Reduction Of Prescription Medication Under A Workers' Compensation Claim.

CT HB05341

An Act Requiring Reporting Of Projected And Actual Revenues And Expenditures At Public Institutions Of Higher Education.

CT HB05389

An Act Requiring State Employees In Human Service Roles To Work On-site.

CT SB00332

An Act Concerning Portal To Portal Coverage For Public Works Department Employees.

CT HB05397

An Act Concerning Emergency Intervention By A Police Officer When A Person Is Incapacitated By Drugs Or Due To A Medical Emergency.

CT SB00242

An Act Concerning The Office Of Health Strategy's Recommendations Regarding The All-payer Claims Database.

CT HB05128

An Act Requiring Disclosure Of Scholarship Displacement Policies At Institutions Of Higher Education.

CT HB05165

An Act Expanding Connecticut Family And Medical Leave Benefits To Noncertified School Employees.

CT SB00107

An Act Updating Requirements For Construction Management Oversight At The University Of Connecticut, Pausing The Requirement For A Plan To Increase The Number Of Full-time Faculty At Public Institutions Of Higher Education And Replacing References To The President Of The Connecticut State Colleges And Universities With The Chancellor Of The Connecticut State Colleges And Universities.

CT SB00395

An Act Concerning The Reporting Of Medical Debt.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.