MA H2344

Bill

MA H2344

Relative to the definition of disclosure, apology and early offer programs

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the definition of health care adverse outcome disclosure, apology and early offer programs. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing laws to define a "disclosure, apology and early offer program" (also known as a Communication, Apology and Resolution program or CARe/CRP) as a program implemented by healthcare providers that, when an unanticipated adverse outcome occurs, investigates the incident, provides the patient and family with full disclosure and ongoing communication about the findings and efforts to prevent recurrence and improve patient safety, and offers a sincere apology and fair and timely compensation for avoidable injuries, without the need for litigation. The bill also specifies that a final judgment or settlement made as part of such a program shall not be construed as reportable to the state medical board against the physician, absent a determination of substandard care.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

John Lawn (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5035 (on 09/06/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2344

(14 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2344
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2344.pdf

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