This measure has several provisions that will (1) raise the cap on noneconomic damages for medical malpractice, (2) require reporting of suspected physician drug or alcohol impairment or failure to follow appropriate standard of care, (3) require hospitals to conduct alcohol and drug testing on physicians, and (4) require health care practitioners and pharmacists to consult the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System prior to prescribing or dispensing certain drugs.
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