HB 2408 Summary

• Expands qualified immunity for health professionals providing free medical services at nonprofit clinics to include private medical offices maintained by health professionals.

• Provides immunity for health professionals distributing previously owned prescription eyeglasses through charitable organizations if recipients sign a medical malpractice release form, except for intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

• Allows health care providers to earn one continuing education credit per hour of free medical services provided to eligible patients, up to 8 credits per licensure period.

• Defines "eligible patients" as those eligible for AHCCCS or uninsured individuals with annual household income not exceeding 200% of federal poverty level.

• Covers a broad range of licensed health care providers including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, dentists, optometrists, chiropractors, and midwives.