Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Colorado

Re: Claims History for a Provider

During the 2007 Colorado legislative session, House Bill 1331was passed making physicians' criminal and malpractice records available to the public. The bill was signed into law by Governor Ritter on May 24, 2007. The new law appears in the state statutes at C.R.S. �12-36-111.5.

The mandated on-line information can be found at:

https://www.doradls.state.co.us/alison.php

The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) provides the following FAQ�s:

Is it possible to get a copy of a Board action taken against a physician?

Yes. Board actions taken against physicians are public information. You must provide a written request to the Board listing the name(s) of the physician(s) about whom you are inquiring. Your name and address must be included in order for the Board to mail you the requested documents.

How do I check to see if my physician or physician assistant has had discipline?

Search the Automated Licensure Information System Online (ALISON). Or for a monthly list of physicians who have had action taken against their license by the Board, visit this web page.

To request a copy of public action taken, send the required information to:

Department of Regulatory Agencies

Board of Medical Examiners

1560 Broadway, Suite 1350

Denver, CO 80202

For an on-line search the following documents may be found:

The following information WOULD appear on a record under Board or Program Actions if applicable to the licensee:

If a licensee had been disciplined or formally accused of wrongdoing by the Board or Program.

If the Board or Program has taken some other non-disciplinary action against the licensee that restricts or limits the individual�s license.

Entry of Final Judgments by a court against a physician or physician assistant in a civil medical malpractice or professional negligence trial that occurred after August 3, 2004.

The following information WOULD NOT appear on the licensee�s record if applicable to the licensee:

License denial information regarding applicants

Complaints made to the Board or Program

Investigations conducted by the Board or Program

Misdemeanor or felony convictions reported to the Board or Program

Hospital or facility actions reported to the Board or Program

Malpractice judgments (except as noted in #3 above) and settlements reported to the Board or Program. This information may be available at the local county courthouse.

Any information required to be kept confidential by law.

Please note that if any of the foregoing resulted in disciplinary action by the Board or Program, that information would be disclosed under Board or Program Actions.