Physician Rights Regarding Performance-Based Reporting

Year: 2014

Resolution Number: 7

Action Taken: Approved as Amended

Status:

Author(s): Robert M. Doane, MD

Sponsor: Robert M. Doane, MD

On behalf of:

Committee: E (Science and Education Affairs)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS establish policy that supports a physician's right to prompt notification, review, and comment regarding any complaint made to a hospital pertaining to the physician's professional behavior. A physician shall be given an adequate opportunity to provide written comment in response to the specific complaint. A physician's comments shall be included adjacent to the specific complaint in any hospital-generated report; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS establish policy to promote a fair process of physician collaboration in the development of professional behavior programs or reporting by hospitals; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS work with the Michigan Health & Hospital Association and other stakeholders to promote appropriate reporting and due process among hospitals and other employers regarding behavior-based reporting.

Fiscal Note: NULL

Resolution: View PDF for Physician Rights Regarding Performance-Based Reporting

For More Information, Contact:

Rebecca Blake , Senior Director
Health Care Delivery and Education
517-336-5732
rblake@msms.org