Penalties —

Disciplinary action against physician, failure of hospital or related
institution to report, penalty provisions altered ..........................

Medical professional liability insurance, exclusive appointment
agreement between insurer and insurance producer, prohibited .

People's Counsel SEE Ombudsmen

Petitions —

Open meetings law, standing to file petition that alleges a
violation, provisions altered ..........................................................

Physicians —

SEE ALSO Health Occupations; Medical Malpractice
Disciplinary Actions -

Failure of hospital or related institution to report, penalty

provisions altered.......................................................................

Standard of evidence supporting factual findings of Board of

Physicians in hearing of charges, provisions altered ...............

Expert Witnesses -
Qualifications with respect to health care malpractice claims,

provisions altered .......................................................................

Supplemental certificate of qualified expert, requirements

added with respect to health care malpractice claims ............

Expression of regret or apology by health care provider,
introduction as evidence of admission of liability in action

against provider, prohibited ..........................................................

Maryland Medical Professional Liability Insurance Rate
Stabilization Fund that includes a rate stabilization account and
a medical assistance program account, established ....................

Medical malpractice insurance coverage denial, cancellation, or
refusal to renew by Medical Mutual Liability Insurance Society,
restrictions added ...........................................................................

Reimbursement by health insurer or health maintenance
organization, minimum amount established; report required ....

Prescription Medication SEE Drugs

Prices —

Maryland Medical Professional Liability Insurance Rate
Stabilization Fund that includes a rate stabilization account and
a medical assistance program account, established ....................

Medical Mutual Liability Insurance Society -

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