REVISE DEFINITION OF "REVIEW ENTITY"

TO INCLUDE STATEWIDE PHARMACIST GROUP

House Bill 4821

Sponsor:  Rep. Leslie Mortimer

Committee:  Health Policy

Complete to 5-27-05

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4821 AS INTRODUCED 5-24-05

Under Public Act 270 of 1967, a person, organization, or entity is allowed to provide certain types of confidential information on patients and health care providers to review entities listed in the act.  House Bill 4821 would amend the act to include in the definition of "review entity" an organization established by a state association of pharmacists that collects and verifies the authenticity of documents and other data on the qualifications, competence, or performance of licensed pharmacists and pharmacies.

MCL 331.531

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky                       

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.