SB 5792 - DIGEST

 

                          (SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB)

 

      Provides for a peer review upon submission by a patient of an inquiry regarding a bill for services rendered by a chiropractor.

      Requires a report of the findings and recommendations of the committee and provides for a review of the findings by the courts.

      Authorizes the committee to file a complaint with the board against a health care provider for a suspected violation of chapter 18.26 RCW.

      Requires an annual summary of the peer review committee activities to be submitted to the board.