Year: 2010
Resolution Number: 52
Action Taken: Disapproved
Status:
Author(s): Venkat Rao, MD
Sponsor: Michael L. Gambel, MD
On behalf of: International Medical Graduate Section
Committee: B (Legislation)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS pursue liability relief for physician services provided to patients on Medicaid and county health plans.RATIONALE: This resolution would essentially duplicate existing MSMS policy that states that “MSMS supports indemnifying physicians against medical liability suits arising from the provision of indigent care or the care of Medicaid patients and indemnifying physicians and hospitals when they consent to treat patients in a charitable setting.” The existence of policy on this subject essentially negate the need for adoption of this resolution.
RESOLVED: That MSMS pursue liability relief for physician services provided to patients on Medicaid and county health plans.RATIONALE: This resolution would essentially duplicate existing MSMS policy that states that “MSMS supports indemnifying physicians against medical liability suits arising from the provision of indigent care or the care of Medicaid patients and indemnifying physicians and hospitals when they consent to treat patients in a charitable setting.” The existence of policy on this subject essentially negate the need for adoption of this resolution.
Fiscal Note: NULL
Resolution: View PDF for Liability Exemption