HB 2337-S.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

      Authorizes the establishment of a program to alleviate the costs of malpractice insurance for retired physicians providing uncompensated health care services to low-income patients.

      Prescribes the conditions for participation in the state-assisted liability insurance program.

      Provides civil and criminal immunity to the state involving claims against clinics or physicians providing health care services.

      Authorizes the use of mediation or arbitration to resolve questions of liability.