South Carolina § 38-33-300 Liability for participation in quality of care or utilization review.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 38-33-300 — Liability for participation in quality of care or utilization review.

South Carolina § 38-33-300

Title 38INSURANCE

Ch. 33HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 38-33-300 (2026).

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There may be no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action may arise against, any person who participates in quality of care or utilization reviews by a peer review committee established in accordance with regulations of the department under Section 38-33-40(A)(2) for any act performed during such reviews, provided such person acts in good faith and without malice, has made a reasonable effort to obtain the facts of the matter, and reasonably believes that the action taken is warranted by the facts.

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There may be no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action may arise against, any person who participates in quality of care or utilization reviews by a peer review committee established in accordance with regulations of the department under Section 38-33-40(A)(2) for any act performed during such reviews, provided such person acts in good faith and without malice, has made a reasonable effort to obtain the facts of the matter, and reasonably believes that the action taken is warranted by the facts.

Legislative History

HISTORY: Enacted as 1976 Code SECTION 38-25-300 by 1987 Act No. 83, SECTION 1; recodified as SECTION 38-33-300 by 1987 Act No. 155, SECTION 24; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 633.