671D-4 Definitions.
§671D-4 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter the following words have the following meanings: “Adversely affecting” includes reducing, restricting, suspending, revoking, denying, or failing to renew clinical privileges or membership in a health care entity. “Clinical privileges” includes privileges, membership on the medical staff or panel, and the other circumstances pertaining to the furnishing of […]
671D-1 Short title.
§671D-1 Short title. This chapter may be cited as the Hawaii Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1989. [L 1989, c 354, pt of §3 and c 363, pt of §3]
671D-2 Purpose.
§671D-2 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide incentives and protection for physicians engaging in effective professional peer review. [L 1989, c 354, pt of §3 and c 363, pt of §3]
671D-3 Findings.
§671D-3 Findings. The legislature finds the following: (1) There is an overriding need to provide incentive and protection for physicians engaging in effective professional peer review; (2) The occurrence of medical malpractice actions has become a problem in Hawaii which can be addressed in part by promoting more effective peer review; and (3) The threat […]