NCMS Seeking Comments on NCMB’s Physician Profiling Proposal
April 17th, 2008
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is requesting your written comments on the NC Medical Board’s proposed rule to post online each licensee’s total number of medical malpractice judgments and settlements occurring with the past seven (7) years, without the dollar amount or other information which could identify the patient. In addition, the posting would note whether public disciplinary action related to each payment was taken by the NC Medical Board.
Physicians and Physician Assistants also will have the opportunity to provide a brief statement explaining the circumstances that led to the judgment or settlement. The proposed rule also provides for the reporting and publication of other background facts including the physician’s education, specialty certification, criminal history, and peer review discipline. Click on link to view the NCMB Proposed Profiling Rules.
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