H.B. No. 5076 amends the Occupations Code to address the vicarious liability of certain health organizations for medical care provided by employed physicians. The bill modifies the heading of Section 162.0022 to reflect the new focus on "Policies of Certain Health Organizations; Vicarious Liability." Additionally, it introduces a new subsection (a-1), which stipulates that a health organization that adheres to specific requirements will not be held vicariously liable for the medical care provided by its employed physicians, provided that the organization does not interfere with or control the physician's independent medical judgment during patient care.

The bill aims to clarify the legal responsibilities of health organizations regarding the actions of their employed physicians, promoting a framework where physicians can exercise their professional judgment without undue influence from their employers. The legislation is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 162.0022 (Occupations Code 162)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 162.0022 (Occupations Code 162)