Mississippi 2023 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1203

Introduced

1/16/23

Refer

1/16/23

Failed

1/31/23

Caption

Organ procurement organizations; include review and quality assurance committees formed by in current laws governing such committees.

Impact

The implementation of HB1203 would elevate the operational standards of organ procurement organizations by applying stringent review and accreditation protocols. This change is intended to enhance the quality of organ procurement in Mississippi, fostering greater public trust in these organizations. By aligning the review processes of these entities with existing healthcare regulations, the bill seeks to enhance accountability and transparency within the field of organ transplantation.

Summary

House Bill 1203 aims to amend the Mississippi Code to ensure that the existing laws regulating the evaluation and review of professional health service providers also apply to review committees and accreditation and quality assurance committees that are formed by organ procurement organizations. This legislation is designed to promote a standardized approach to quality organ procurement activities, ensuring that these committees operate with the same scrutiny and guidelines as other health service provider reviews.

Contention

While the bill seeks to consolidate quality assurance measures within organ procurement organizations, there may be some contention regarding the adequacy of current laws and whether additional regulations are necessary. Stakeholders in the healthcare sector may debate the sufficiency of these review processes, weighing the benefits of increased oversight against potential impacts on the speed and efficiency of organ procurement operations. Ensuring that the bill does not over-regulate or hinder the critical and timely nature of organ donation is vital to its acceptance by healthcare providers.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB1603

Organ procurement organizations; records and proceedings of PEER review committees are confidential and not discoverable.

MS HF806

A bill for an act relating to peer review committees and organ procurement organizations. (Formerly HSB 121.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

MS HSB121

A bill for an act relating to peer review committees and organ procurement organizations.(See HF 806.)

MS SB107

Modifies provisions relating to peer review committees

MS SB1347

Relating to certain health care entities and medical committees, including peer review committees.

MS HB4521

Relating to certain health care entities and medical committees, including peer review committees.

MS HB1160

Public Procurement Review Board; revise the qualifications of members on.

MS HB921

Public Procurement Review Board; revise the qualifications of members on.

MS H0463

Medical Malpractice Review Committees

MS LD726

An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Political Action Committees Relating to Union, Business and Nonprofit Organizations

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