Bus. & Prof. Code 801(a) (1997; amended by SB 819, 2009)

Summary:

Every professional liability insurer to a licensed health care provider shall send a complete report to the pertinent board as to any settlement/arbitration award over three thousand dollars of a claim or action for damages for death or personal injury caused by that license holder's negligence, error, or omission in practice, or by his or her rendering of unauthorized professional services.

Keywords:
boards, health care provider, judicial, non-health insurer, obligatory reporting, penalty
Parties Bound: 
professional liability insurers
California Penalty: 
801.01(f): Failure to substantially comply with this section is a public offense punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) and not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).
Other Relevant California Code Sections: 
Bus. & Prof. Code 800: listing the covered professional boards and license holders
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.512(d)(1)(i)
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : for oversight of the health care system, including investigations, disciplinary actions