HB 1777 - DIGEST

Finds that there has been significant controversy regarding the most appropriate means to resolve disputes related to injuries occurring as a result of health care, and that an impartial examination of all of the issues surrounding resolution of these disputes is needed.

Declares that, through the establishment of a joint task force, the legislature intends to provide for an impartial examination of issues surrounding resolution of disputes related to injuries occurring as a result of health care, with the goal of developing recommendations for prompt resolution of these disputes that provides equitable results for all of the individuals and entities involved.

Requires the task force to submit its report to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature no later than November 1, 2006.