HEALTH CARE: REVIEW ENTITY - S.B. 686 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 686 (Substitute S-1 as reported)

Sponsor: Senator Thaddeus G. McCotter

Committee: Health Policy


CONTENT


The bill would amend Public Act 270 of 1967, which provides for the release of certain health care information, to provide that a review entity would include a professional corporation, limited liability partnership, or partnership consisting of 10 or more allopathic physicians, osteopathic physicians, or podiatric physicians and surgeons who regularly practice peer review consistent with the requirements of the Public Health Code.


Under the Act, a person, organization, or entity may provide to a review entity information or data relating to the physical or psychological condition of a person, the necessity, appropriateness, or quality of health care rendered to a person, or the qualifications, competence, or performance of a health care provider. The Act contains a list of governmental entities, associations, and organizations that are considered review entities.


MCL 331.531 - Legislative Analyst: George Towne


FISCAL IMPACT


The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.


Date Completed: 3-1-02 - Fiscal Analyst: Elizabeth PrattFloor\sb686 - Bill Analysis @ http://www.senate.state.mi.us/sfa

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.