HB 1946 - DIGEST

Provides that no action for damages for injury occurring as a result of health care may be commenced against any health care provider unless the claimant: (1) Has given the health care provider at least ninety days' written notice of intent to file a claim, which includes a request to meet and discuss the claim; and

(2) After the health care provider responds to the request to meet, has made an appointment to meet, and has met or has had a designated nonlawyer representative meet, with the health care provider or the health care provider's designated nonlawyer representative to discuss the nature and basis of the claim and the health care provider's response.