MI HB5496

Replaces terminology from "a person" to "an individual" throughout the statute regarding health care information and peer review procedures.

Changes reference to "The state" to "This state" in defining peer review committee entities.

Updates MCL citations for health facility licensing from MCL 333.22260 to MCL 333.22121 in multiple sections defining review entities.

Modifies language regarding health care quality improvement act reference, removing "title IV of Public Law 99-660" while retaining 42 USC 11101 to 11152 citation.

Changes department name from "department of community health" to "department of licensing and regulatory affairs" for reporting disciplinary actions against health professionals.

Reclassifies physician types in peer review entities from "allopathic physicians" and "osteopathic physicians" to "physicians of medicine" and "physicians of osteopathic medicine and surgery."

Bill becomes effective only if Senate Bill or House Bill 5477 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted.