Patient Safety

Federal patient safety legislation develops confidential systems for physicians to report medical errors and outcomes. These systems are essential to increasing overall quality in the healthcare system. While bills passed both the Senate and House in 2004, legislation was never signed into law. The Washington Committee supports such legislation so long as there are strict confidentiality provisions that prohibit plaintiff attorney’s from subpoenaing records.

Legislation

• Senate Patient Safety Bill 2004

Neurosurgery's Letters, Comments

• June 2004 - Coalition Letter to Senator Frist Urging Passage of S720 P
• June 2004 - Letter to Senate Urging Passage of S720 6-04
• June 2004 - Letter to Senator Daschle Urging Passge of S720
• March 2004 - Letter to Senate Urging Passage of S720 3-04
• March 2004 - Letter to Senate Urging Passage of S720 3-10-04