Confidentiality

Year: 2008

Resolution Number: 52

Action Taken: Referred to the Board

Status:

Author(s): Harvey W. Halberstadt, MD

Sponsor: Harvey W. Halberstadt, MD

On behalf of: Oakland County Delegation

Committee: A (Medical Care Delivery)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation that stipulates that insurance companies underwriting health insurance policies in Michigan are denied the records of psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, and counselors except for their diagnosis related to claims processing; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation that stipulates that the Michigan Workers Compensation Agency is denied the records of psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, and counselors except for their diagnosis related to claims processing and for their expert opinion of the claimants’ ability to work.

Fiscal Note: NULL

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