School of Medicine 2012–2013

The Data Repository Committee review reports about physicians that are received from sources mandated by statute to file such reports. Sources of these reports include malpractice payments, hospital disciplinary reports, and reports filed by other health care providers. Although sometimes similar in content to allegations filed by patients, Data Repository reports are subject to different legal standards regarding confidentiality and disclosure than are patient complaints. The Data Repository Committee refers cases to the Enforcement Unit for further investigation as needed. ...