As part of its review of quality of care cases, the Medical Board of California sends, to the treating physician, a letter requesting a “statement or explanation of the care and treatment provided to the patient”. These response letters are commonly known as “summary of care” letters. Under Business and Professions Code section 2220.08
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Medical Board of California Investigations
By Fredrick Ray on
Posted in California Medical Board Licensing, Uncategorized
The California Medical Board receives about 10,000 complaints per year, resulting in the opening of about 1,000 investigations. The Medical Board’s Central Complaint Unit, or CCU, receives, initially screens and routes all complaints. Complaints that may identify a violation of the California Medical Practice Act, which can include gross negligence, misconduct, criminal convictions, other license…
Avoiding Medical Board Discipline Triggered by an 805 Report
By Fredrick Ray on
Posted in California Medical Board Licensing
Under Business and Professions Code section 805, a hospital peer review committee makes a required report to the Medical Board of California. An “805 Report,” as it’s called, is typically filed if a physician is denied hospital privileges or loses hospital privileges for longer than 30 days. Suspensions longer than 14 days can require…
The Role of the Medical Expert Reviewer at the Medical Board Investigation Interview
By Fredrick Ray on
Posted in California Medical Board Licensing
The Medical Board of California investigates complaints against physicians using its team of investigators who work from its headquarters in Sacramento and from its field offices. Complaints may come from CURES reports reviews, 805 reports, lawsuits, or patient complaints. For many complaints, an assigned investigator will contact the physician and ask the physician to…