5717-S AMS BERK S2601.1

SSB 5717  - S AMD57
     By Senators Berkey, Benton

ADOPTED 03/07/2007

     On page 22, beginning on line 24, after "(11)" strike all material through "(12)))" on line 37, and insert "Data filed under RCW 48.140.020, 48.140.030, 48.140.050, and 7.70.140 that, alone or in combination with any other data, may reveal the identity of a claimant, health care provider, health care facility, insuring entity, or self-insurer involved in a particular claim or a collection of claims. For the purposes of this subsection:
     (a) "Claimant" has the same meaning as in RCW 48.140.010(2).
     (b) "Health care facility" has the same meaning as in RCW 48.140.010(6).
     (c) "Health care provider" has the same meaning as in RCW 48.140.010(7).
     (d) "Insuring entity" has the same meaning as in RCW 48.140.010(8).
     (e) "Self-insurer" has the same meaning as in RCW 48.140.010(11); and
     (12)"

     On page 22, line 38, after "under" strike "((RCW 48.135.060)) section 8 of this act" and insert "RCW 48.135.060"

     On page 22, after line 38, insert the following:
     "(13) Documents, materials, or information obtained by the insurance commissioner under section 8 of this act;"

     On page 23, line 1, strike "(12)" and insert "(14)"

     On page 23, line 4, strike "(13)" and insert "(15)"

EFFECT:  Restores language, so that it is in accordance with laws changed in 2006:
     Language regarding medical malpractice claims reporting (chapter 48.140 RCW).
     Reference to the insurance fraud program (RCW 48.135.060).

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