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Shield and Protect Physician Peer-Reviews Act of 2021
12/31/2022, 5:36 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5386
Bill 117 HR 5386, also known as the Shield and Protect Physician Peer-Reviews Act of 2021, aims to provide legal protections for physicians who participate in peer reviews. Peer reviews are evaluations of a physician's performance by other medical professionals, and they are crucial for maintaining high standards of care and ensuring patient safety.
The bill seeks to shield physicians from legal liability when participating in peer reviews, as well as protect the confidentiality of peer review information. This is important because without these protections, physicians may be hesitant to participate in peer reviews, which could ultimately harm patient care.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that peer review processes are fair and unbiased, and that physicians have the opportunity to respond to any criticisms or concerns raised during the review. This is important for maintaining the integrity of the peer review process and ensuring that physicians are held accountable for their actions. Overall, the Shield and Protect Physician Peer-Reviews Act of 2021 is aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and quality in the medical profession by providing legal protections for physicians who participate in peer reviews.
The bill seeks to shield physicians from legal liability when participating in peer reviews, as well as protect the confidentiality of peer review information. This is important because without these protections, physicians may be hesitant to participate in peer reviews, which could ultimately harm patient care.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that peer review processes are fair and unbiased, and that physicians have the opportunity to respond to any criticisms or concerns raised during the review. This is important for maintaining the integrity of the peer review process and ensuring that physicians are held accountable for their actions. Overall, the Shield and Protect Physician Peer-Reviews Act of 2021 is aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and quality in the medical profession by providing legal protections for physicians who participate in peer reviews.
Congressional Summary of HR 5386
Shield and Protect Physician Peer-Reviews Act of 2021
This bill makes changes to congressional findings for provisions that provide protection under federal and state laws for members of a professional review body and their staff who take certain reasonable actions that adversely affect the clinical privileges or professional society membership of a physician.
Specifically, the bill recognizes the need for balance between incentives for effective professional review to improve health care quality and protections for competent physicians who face adverse peer review decisions based on factors other than competence or conduct.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5386
Bill HR 5386 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 27, 2021. Bill HR 5386 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 27, 2021. Bill HR 5386's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of September 28, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5386
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5386
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5386
To amend the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 to recognize that physicians need to be protected from abuses of the peer reviewed process, and for other purposes.
Shield and Protect Physician Peer-Reviews Act of 2021
Shield and Protect Physician Peer-Reviews Act of 2021
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