The bill aims to address career fatigue and wellness among health care providers by establishing a professional wellness program and providing civil immunity for members and consultants involved in such programs. It modifies existing reporting laws to ensure that individuals or entities are not required to report a health care provider to their licensing board solely based on their participation in a wellness program, unless there is a reasonable belief that the provider poses a danger to themselves or others. Additionally, the bill grants immunity from civil liability to those involved in the wellness program for actions taken in the course of their duties, while also protecting the confidentiality of the program's proceedings and findings.

Furthermore, the bill amends sections 37-3-401 and 37-4-312 of the Montana Code Annotated to clarify the reporting obligations related to health care providers' incompetence or unprofessional conduct. It specifies that reports can be made to the appropriate medical assistance program personnel instead of directly to the licensing board under certain conditions, such as when a provider fails to comply with treatment recommendations. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidentiality while ensuring that necessary information is reported to protect public safety and health. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_1(1): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_1(2): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_1(3): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_1(4): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_1(5): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_1(6): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_1(7): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_1(8): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_1: 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_2(1): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_2(10): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_2(2): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_2(3): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_2(4): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_2(5): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_2(6): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_2(7): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_2(8): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_2(9): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_2: 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_X(1): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_X(2): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_X(3): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_X(4): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_X(5): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_X(6): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_X(7): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_X(8): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_X(9): 37-3-401, 37-4-312
SB0497_X: 37-3-401, 37-4-312