SB 917
Limiting civil liability for academic medical centers and teaching hospitals affiliated with medical and dental schools
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Bill overview
This bill aims to limit the civil liability of West Virginia’s academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, which are affiliated with medical and dental schools. It establishes a framework for insurance requirements and sets a monetary limit on liability for these institutions and their personnel. The bill is driven by a desire to support the state’s healthcare workforce and ensure the continued operation of vital medical training programs. It also requires these centers to adequately compensate individuals who suffer injury.
Key provisions
- Requires academic medical centers and teaching hospitals to maintain at least $2 million in liability insurance.
- Establishes a monetary limit on liability for claims against these institutions and their personnel, tied to the insurance coverage.
- Defines key terms such as ‘academic medical center,’ ‘claim,’ and ‘personnel.’
- Specifies that teaching hospitals must sponsor at least four graduate medical education programs.
- Sets a date (May 1, 2025) for when the new provisions will apply to lawsuits.
- States that the bill does not waive other immunities or protections.
- Includes findings and declarations of purpose related to healthcare workforce shortages and the importance of medical education.
- Requires academic medical centers and teaching hospitals to fairly compensate individuals who suffer injury.
Who is affected
- Academic medical centers
- Teaching hospitals
- Medical students and residents
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