SB 3554

  • Illinois Senate Bill
  • 97th Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Med Mal Litigation Task Force

Abstract

Creates the Alternatives to Medical Malpractice Litigation Task Force. Provides that the task force shall study and report on alternative processes in which medical malpractice complaints may be pursued and presented in Illinois other than proceeding directly to litigation in the Illinois court system. Provides that an alternative process must adhere to the underlying principles of reducing health care costs by lessening the need for physicians to practice defensive medicine, increasing the number of physicians in Illinois by decreasing medical liability insurance rates, and providing patients with fair and timely compensation by avoiding the expense and delay of the court system. Provides that the task force shall develop an objective rating system by which alternative processes to medical malpractice litigation may be ranked by such factors as cost savings to physicians and patients, efficiency in procedures and timeliness, effectiveness in reducing unnecessary litigation, and ability to maintain or improve overall quality of medical care services in this State. Provides that the Department of Insurance shall provide staff and administrative support to the task force. Provides that the task force shall submit a final report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor by January 1, 2013. Effective immediately.

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Jan 08, 2013

Senate

Session Sine Die

Mar 30, 2012

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Mar 09, 2012

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 30, 2012

Feb 28, 2012

Senate

To Judiciary Subcommittee on Civil Process and Procedure

Feb 24, 2012

Senate

Assigned to Judiciary

Feb 08, 2012

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kyle McCarter

Senate

Referred to Assignments

Senate

First Reading

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