Wisconsin Legislature: Medical malpractice

Soft drink tax re wholesale sales created; revenue deposited into the dental access trust fund to supplement MA and DHFS dental services - AB237

Soft drink tax re wholesale sales created; revenue deposited into the dental access trust fund to supplement MA and DHFS dental services - SB117

SSN requirement re MA, Badger Care, or elderly drug assistance program: exemption expanded re well-established religious objections [Sec. 1673, 1674, 9321 (8)] - SB40

State Long-Term Care Partnership Program: DHFS to submit certain amendment to DHHS - AB213

State Long-Term Care Partnership Program: DHFS to submit certain amendment to DHHS - SB114

State long-term care partnerships and MA eligibility: DHFS requirement re federal pilot project repealed [Sec. 1551, 1604, 2873, 2874; Enrolled SB-40: provisions re MA eligibility determinations, long-term care insurance requirements, 1551c, 1598r, 1634r, 3652m, 3664c, deletes 1551] - SB40

Tobacco settlement endowment fund: amount transferred to the MA trust fund increased; GPR funding to MA program decreased - MR8 AB1

Tobacco settlement permanent endowment fund revisions; MA trust fund, MA and Badger Care Plus benefits, appropriation obligation bonds, and DOA provisions [Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] - MR8 AB1

Tobacco settlement permanent endowment fund: transfer to MA trust fund [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 697, 697n] - SB40

U.W. physician services to MA recipients: intergovernmental transfer program funding created [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 254, 697d, m] - SB40

medical clinic or centerMedical clinic or center, see Hospitals

medical college of wisconsin, incMedical College of Wisconsin, Inc.

Appropriation for ``translational research" [Sec. 234, 3034; Enrolled SB-40: further revisions, 9c-n, 596i, 9105 (1)(m), deletes 3034] - SB40

Health professional shortage area: loan program through HEAB for U.W. Madison Medical School or Medical College of Wisconsin graduates willing to serve in - AB90

Physician loan forgiveness program for certain medical students who agree to practice in a health professional shortage area; HEAB provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] - SB40

medical educationMedical education, see also Dentistry; Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Nurses; University of Wisconsin — College of Medicine; Veterinary medicine

Medical practice in underserved areas: funding to support certain programs; receipt of gifts and grants from private sources required [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 732t] - SB40

medical examinerMedical examiner, see Coroner

medical examining boardMedical Examining Board

Genetic counselor regulations and licensing requirements created, Genetic Counselors Affiliated Credentialing Board created - SB570

Needle electromyography, surface electromyography, and nerve conduction studies: MEB licensure requirement expanded to include; exceptions provided - AB325

Needle electromyography, surface electromyography, and nerve conduction studies: MEB licensure requirement expanded to include; exceptions provided - SB175

Partial-birth abortion prohibition revised, definition provision; physician granted a hearing before the MEB; civil cause of action granted to the father limited - AB710

Partial-birth abortion prohibition revised, definition provision; physician granted a hearing before the MEB; civil cause of action granted to the father limited - SB416

Physical Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board changed to Physical Therapy Examining Board and no longer attached to or advised by MEB - AB545

Physical Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board changed to Physical Therapy Examining Board and no longer attached to or advised by MEB - SB488

Respiratory care: MEB may issue a temporary certificate under certain conditions - AB413

medical leaveMedical leave, see Family

medical malpracticeMedical malpractice

Health care: confidentiality provisions of services reviews modified; provider reports or employee statements prohibited as evidence in a civil or criminal action, exception provided; criminal liability eliminated re negligent abuse or neglect of an individual at risk or a patient or resident; not guilty of negligent handling of a dangerous weapon, explosive, or fire if within scope of health care provider's practice - AB863

Health care provider or facility or employee who, in good faith, reports, initiates, or testifies in an action or proceeding re violations of laws or ethical standards by another health care provider or facility or employee: immunity from liability provided - AB224

Health care quality fund created; funding from cigarette excise tax increase, money transfer from Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, and other sources; to be another funding source for MA, Badger Care, prescription drugs for seniors, and tobacco use control [for section numbers, see entry under ``Insurance — Health"] - SB40

Hospital assessment revisions; MA, Badger Care, Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, and HMO provisions; DHFS duties and report required - SB490

Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund: certain corporations required to participate; Governor prohibited from introducing a budget that uses the fund for a purpose other than that specified in the statutes [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] - SB40

Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund moneys may not be transferred for any purpose not stated under current law before set date - AB264

Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund moneys may not be transferred for any purpose not stated under current law before set date - SB190

Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund transfer to MA trust fund; sum sufficient GPR appropriation created [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 212p, 697p, 3701c, 3702d-L, 9225 (2)] - SB40

Liability immunity for health care providers re disclosure of information [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] - SB40

Loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases re adult children and parents - SB138

Medical malpractice claim re state officer, employee, or agent: notice to AG revised - AB247

Medical malpractice claim re state officer, employee, or agent: notice to AG revised - SB126

Volunteer Health Care Provider Program: status as a state agent of DHFS extended to provider regardless of certain medical malpractice insurance coverage - AB263

medical practice, groupMedical practice, Group

Autism spectrum disorders, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified: insurance coverage required - AB417

Autism spectrum disorders, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified: insurance coverage required [Sec. 776, 777, 1875, 2680, 2737, 2923, 2924, 3660, 3688, 9325 (2), 9425 (1)] - SB40

Autism spectrum disorders, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified: insurance coverage required - SB178

Health care plan or self-insured health plan required to disclose certain information re coverage and costs to insured or enrollee upon request; payments a health care provider may accept from uninsured or patient without public coverage restricted, disclosure of certain information required; DHFS duties and emergency rule provisions - AB872

Health care providers required to provide consumers with certain charge or payment rate information upon request - SB337

Health care providers required to provide consumers with certain charge or payment rate information upon request; penalty provision - AB729

Health insurance for full-time student on medically necessary leave of absence: insurer required to continue until certain events occur - AB280

Health insurance for full-time student on medically necessary leave of absence: insurer required to continue until certain events occur [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] - SB40

Health insurance for full-time student on medically necessary leave of absence: insurer required to continue until certain events occur - SB154

Hearing aids or cochlear implants for infants and young children: health insurance policies and plans required to cover; exceptions provided - AB133

Hearing aids or cochlear implants for infants and young children: health insurance policies and plans required to cover; exceptions provided - SB88

HMO rate increase re MA: pass-through to health providers [S.Sub.Amdt.1 as amended by Senate; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] - SB40

HMOs to pay increased rates to hospitals for inpatient and outpatient services re MA recipients; DHFS duties - MR8 AB1

Hospital assessment revisions; MA, Badger Care, Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, and HMO provisions; DHFS duties and report required - SB490

Maternity coverage for surrogate mothers required - AB631

Mental health and AODA insurance coverage revisions; consumer price index made basis of change; DHFS report [Sec. 3682-3687, 9325 (3)] - SB40

Outpatient treatment of nervous and mental disorders and AODA problems: coverage by group health insurance policies and defined network plans of treatment by clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors required; MA revisions re service providers and physician prescribed requirement - AB463

Rare disease or condition: health insurance policies and plans required to cover prescription drugs; OCI duty specified; definition provided - AB16

SSN as personal identifier: insurer, risk-sharing plan, or self-insured plan prohibited from using - AB316

Wigs for cancer patients: health care plans required to cover - AB179

medical recordMedical record, see Hospitals; Privacy

medical residentMedical resident, see Medical education

medical serviceMedical service, see also Medical assistance; specific medical occupation

Alzheimer's disease or related dementia: DHFS required to establish standards of care and treatment; residential care facilities must satisfy those standards to hold themselves out as offering special services - AB493

Ambulance driver safety program established, DOT to administer; driver schools and technical college provisions - AB910

Ambulance service providers may certify to DOR for collection of debts from tax refunds - AB679

Ambulance service providers may certify to DOR for collection of debts from tax refunds - SB373

American Indian health project grants: program revisions [Sec. 406, 2851-2861] - SB40

Autism benefit under MA appropriation increased; DHFS to develop and distribute a brochure re activities a child with autism may engage in at home; health care provider that diagnoses certain conditions, injuries, or illnesses in a patient required to provide a treatment plan and referrals - AB901

Automated external defibrillator: persons required to complete course in use of specified; DHFS duties and administrative rule requirements - AB262

Automated external defibrillator: persons required to complete course in use of specified; DHFS duties and administrative rule requirements; licensure and certification provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, current proficiency through instruction replaces successfully completing a course; S.Amdt.1: cardiocerebral resuscitation information provided by the Emergency Medical Services Board] - SB142

Caregiver convicted of abuse or neglect and requesting to demonstrate rehabilitation for licensure: DHFS report requirement repealed [Sec. 1793, 1794] - SB40

Colposcopy program and ongoing costs for serving MA recipients in certain part of the state: grant provided [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 403m, 2870m] - SB40

Community health centers grants from DHFS: award to certain facility that has closed repealed (remedial legislation) - SB324

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine: sales and use tax exemptions created - AB724

Correctional officers who are EMTs: certain training requirements deleted [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] - SB40

Electronic medical records: income and franchise tax credits created for hardware or software purchased by health care providers [Sec. 1948, 1989, 1991, 1994, 1997, 2022, 2059, 2063, 2066, 2115, 2119, 2483, 3577] - SB40

Employment discrimination re temporary absence to respond to emergency call as a volunteer fire fighter, EMT, first responder, or ambulance driver prohibited; undue hardship provision - AB812

False report of a crime: knowingly making or causing another person to make prohibited, misdemeanor and felony penalties; court may order convicted person to reimburse certain costs to the responding law enforcement or emergency response agency - AB699

Health care provider peer review: current law modified [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] - SB40

Health care provider statement or gesture of apology or condolence is inadmissible in a civil action or administrative hearing - AB53