Bill > S515

This bill requires insurance companies and risk management organizations that provide professional liability insurance to optometrists to report any malpractice claims or actions to the board of registration in optometry. These reports are mandatory when a claim results in a final judgment, a settlement, or a final disposition where no payment is made on behalf of the insured optometrist. The reports must be filed within thirty days of such an event and include specific details about the optometrist, the claimant, the nature of the claim, and the outcome. The bill also clarifies that insurers will not be held liable for reporting this information. Additionally, the board of registration in optometry is given ninety days after the bill's effective date to establish the necessary rules and regulations for these reports.