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Due Process Rights for Doctors: Fair Hearings Before Loss of Hospital Privileges.

This law mandates the government to issue rules ensuring doctors have the right to a fair hearing and appeal before a hospital restricts or terminates their professional privileges. This aims to prevent arbitrary actions against medical staff, promoting stability in healthcare services and ensuring that restrictions are based on legitimate concerns. Doctors cannot be forced to waive these due process rights in employment contracts.
Key points
Physicians must be guaranteed a fair hearing and appellate review before any restriction or termination of their hospital staff privileges.
Hospitals or third-party contractors cannot require doctors to waive these due process rights as a condition of employment.
Hearings are confidential and generally not reported to databases like the National Practitioner Data Bank, unless patient safety is actively threatened.
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Print number: 118_HR_8325
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]
Process start date: 2024-05-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Physician and Patient Safety Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8325.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Physicians must be guaranteed a fair hearing and appellate review before any restriction or termination of their hospital staff privileges.
  • Hospitals or third-party contractors cannot require doctors to waive these due process rights as a condition of employment.
  • Hearings are confidential and generally not reported to databases like the National Practitioner Data Bank, unless patient safety is actively threatened.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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