HI HB1538 | 2011 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 26 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-01-28 - (H) Referred to HLT, JUD/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3
Pending: House Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 26 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-01-28 - (H) Referred to HLT, JUD/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3
Pending: House Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Establishes the Medical Claims Conciliation Office and the positions of executive director and hearing officer. Directs the hearing officer to conduct hearings on medical claims in accordance with the administrative procedure act. Makes opinions issued by the hearing officer binding upon the parties. Allows for any party to a decision of the Medical Claims Conciliation Office to file an appeal and request a trial de novo. Requires the party filing the appeal and request for trial de novo to pay the attorney's fees and other costs under certain conditions.
Title
Medical Torts
Sponsors
| Rep. Pono Chong [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-28 | (H) Referred to HLT, JUD/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 | |
| 2011-01-26 | (H) Introduced and Passed First Reading |
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2011/lists/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1538 |
| Text | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2011/Bills/HB1538_.HTM |
