North Dakota § 26.1-01-05 Reporting and review of medical malpractice claims, settlements, and judgments

North Dakota Statutes

§ 26.1-01-05 — Reporting and review of medical malpractice claims, settlements, and judgments

North Dakota § 26.1-01-05

Title 26.1Insurance

Ch. 26.1-01Insurance Commissioner

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1.A health care provider or the insurer of a health care provider, if any, shall report all claims, settlements of claims, or final judgments against the health care provider to the commissioner. The report must be made in the manner prescribed by the commissioner and must provide those facts the commissioner deems necessary to gather adequate information regarding claims, settlements of claims, and final judgments against health care providers. For the purposes of this section, a "health care provider" includes any person, corporation, facility, or institution licensed by this state to provide health care or professional services as a physician, hospital, dentist, professional or practical nurse, physician's aide, optometrist, podiatrist, chiropractor, physical therapist, or p

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1. A health care provider or the insurer of a health care provider, if any, shall report all
claims, settlements of claims, or final judgments against the health care provider to the
commissioner. The report must be made in the manner prescribed by the
commissioner and must provide those facts the commissioner deems necessary to
gather adequate information regarding claims, settlements of claims, and final
judgments against health care providers. For the purposes of this section, a "health
care provider" includes any person, corporation, facility, or institution licensed by this
state to provide health care or professional services as a physician, hospital, dentist,
professional or practical nurse, physician's aide, optometrist, podiatrist, chiropractor,
physical therapist, or psychologist, or an officer, employee, or agent thereof acting in
the course and scope of employment.
2. The commissioner shall forward copies of all reports required by this section to the
appropriate board of professional registration, examination, or licensure. That board
shall review all reports which it receives and may take any necessary disciplinary
action against a health care provider when the action is appropriate, including censure,
imposition of probation, or suspension or revocation of the health care provider's
license. The board shall conduct the review as an administrative hearing in the manner
provided in chapter 28-32, including the giving of appropriate notice.