Billy's Law

Bill 111 hr 3695, also known as Billy's Law, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill is named after Billy, a young boy who tragically lost his life due to a preventable medical error.

The main goal of Billy's Law is to improve patient safety and prevent medical errors by implementing a national system for reporting and tracking adverse events in healthcare. The bill would require healthcare providers to report any adverse events, such as medication errors or surgical complications, to a centralized database. This database would then be used to track trends and identify areas for improvement in patient care.

Additionally, Billy's Law aims to increase transparency in the healthcare system by making this data available to the public. Patients and their families would be able to access information about the safety record of healthcare providers and make more informed decisions about their care. Overall, Bill 111 hr 3695, Billy's Law, seeks to improve patient safety, prevent medical errors, and increase transparency in the healthcare system. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will save lives and improve the quality of care for all Americans.