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Shield and Protect Physician Peer-Reviews Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5386| House 
| Updated: 9/28/2021
David Scott

David Scott

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Shield and Protect Physician Peer-Reviews Act of 2021 This bill makes changes to congressional findings for provisions that provide protection under federal and state laws for members of a professional review body and their staff who take certain reasonable actions that adversely affect the clinical privileges or professional society membership of a physician. Specifically, the bill recognizes the need for balance between incentives for effective professional review to improve health care quality and protections for competent physicians who face adverse peer review decisions based on factors other than competence or conduct.
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Sep 27, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 27, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 27, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 27, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Shield and Protect Physician Peer-Reviews Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5386| House 
| Updated: 9/28/2021
Shield and Protect Physician Peer-Reviews Act of 2021 This bill makes changes to congressional findings for provisions that provide protection under federal and state laws for members of a professional review body and their staff who take certain reasonable actions that adversely affect the clinical privileges or professional society membership of a physician. Specifically, the bill recognizes the need for balance between incentives for effective professional review to improve health care quality and protections for competent physicians who face adverse peer review decisions based on factors other than competence or conduct.
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Timeline
Sep 27, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 27, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 27, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 27, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
David Scott

David Scott

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted