Idaho Medical Transparency Act, 2015 Mark Snodgrass

Introduction  “Patient Sues Hospital Over Negligent Care” (Idaho Statesman, 2012)  Why This Law is Needed  Protect Doctors  Protect Patients  Implementation In U.S. (Smith & Scott, 2011)

Policy Identification  Idaho Code § (2015)  Definition of ‘Sentinel Event’  Reporting Requirements  Penalties  Enforcement (Jensen, 2014)

History and Background  1867 – 1 st Malpractice Insurance (Smith, 2009)  Patient Bill of Rights (Jones, 2003)  1900 – 1970; Medical Reporting Trends  1974 – American Disabilities Act (ADA) (Brennan, 2003)  Minimum Reporting Criteria  Penalties for Non-reporting

Current Situation  States With Medical Transparency Laws  Other State Laws  Kansas Statute § (2008)  Oregon Code § (2009)  Similarities  Differences  Current Status of Idaho Law ( Jones, Jerold, Jackson & Smith, 2015)

Current Situation (NCSL, 2013)

Viewpoints - Supporters  American Medical Association (AMA)  Better Accountability / Public Perception  Idaho Medical Association (IMA)  Reduction in Healthcare Errors  Idaho Hospital Association (IHA)  Protecting Hospitals from Liability

Viewpoints - Opponents  Idaho Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA)  More Lawsuits and Litigation  American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)  Increase Malpractice Insurance Rates  American College of Surgeons (ACS)  Unanticipated Outcomes; Accidents

Policy Recommendation  Idaho Code § (2015)  Other States – Alternative methods  Possible Changes  Increased Penalties  Enforcement; Reporting Requirements

Conclusion  Idaho Code § (2015)  Historical Data  Other States  Views  Proponents  Opponents  What’s Best for Patients? (Smith & Scott, 2011)

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