House Concurrent Resolution No. by Representative Dewitt directs the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) to conduct a two-year study on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a physician review panel process. This process would address specific complaints against physicians related to clinical decision-making, diagnosis, treatment, and standards of care before these complaints escalate to formal disciplinary actions. The resolution emphasizes the need for a thorough examination of various factors, including the types of complaints eligible for review, the qualifications and selection procedures for panel members, confidentiality protections, and the potential impact on administrative efficiency and public protection.

The study will involve consultations with stakeholders, including representatives from the Louisiana State Medical Society and physicians from various specialties. The LSBME is required to submit an initial progress report by December 1, 2027, and a final report detailing findings and recommendations by February 1, 2028, to the relevant health committees in the House and Senate. The resolution aims to ensure that the proposed physician review panel process is carefully considered and structured to effectively address complaints while maintaining due process and protecting public interests.