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NJ A2654
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jay Webber
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AI Summary
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Caps noneconomic damages at $250,000 in medical malpractice cases against physicians who provide uncompensated care for substance use disorders to at least 10% of their patients annually
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The liability cap applies to malpractice cases arising from substance use disorder treatment during the calendar year following the year the uncompensated care was provided
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Requires the State Board of Medical Examiners to establish procedures for physicians to report and certify their uncompensated care, and for the board to verify eligibility
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Allows qualifying physicians to submit board notification to their malpractice insurer to potentially receive reduced premiums based on the limited liability
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Takes effect January 1 following enactment
Legislative Description
"Addiction Medicine Philanthropy Act"; provides physicians who provide uncompensated care for treatment of substance use disorders with $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages in actions alleging medical malpractice.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/9/2024