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 for certain complaints against physicians before they escalate to formal disciplinary proceedings. The resolution highlights the need to differentiate between complaints involving clinical decision-making and those related to billing disputes or allegations of misconduct. The study will explore various aspects, including eligibility criteria for complaints, the qualifications of panel members, confidentiality protections, and the potential impact on administrative efficiency and public protection.

The LSBME is tasked with consulting relevant stakeholders, including the Louisiana State Medical Society and physicians from various specialties, during the study. An initial progress report is due by December 1, 2027, with a final report of findings and recommendations to be submitted by February 1, 2028, to the House and Senate Committees on Health and Welfare. The resolution emphasizes the importance of careful consideration of the proposed review panel process to ensure it effectively addresses complaints while maintaining due process and protecting public interests.