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The Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act is a state law in the U.S. state of Colorado, initially enacted in 2007 with an extension passed in 2010. The act mandates the disclosure of specific information by healthcare providers to the public.
Nov 18, 2019 · The Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act of 2010 came about after Michael Skolnik, a 22 year old nursing student, died as a result of a medical error during neurosurgery. During a CT scan, it was discovered that Michael had a three millimeter spot on his brain.
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The purpose of this section is to provide transparency to the public regarding the competency of persons engaged in the practice of certain health-care professions in this state to assist citizens in making informed health-care decisions.
The law that created the Healthcare Professions Profile Program (HPPP) was championed by Patty Skolnik, a mother whose tragic loss of her only son led her to advocate for greater transparency and disclosure by healthcare providers and the improvement of patient/provider relationships.
(II) The purpose of this section is to provide transparency to the public regarding the competency of persons engaged in the practice of certain health-care professions in this state to assist...
Jan 22, 2024 · In summary, the case of Michael Skolnik highlights the devastating consequences of medical malpractice. It led to the enactment of the Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act, which aims to provide patients with essential information about healthcare providers to make informed decisions.
May 26, 2009 · On May 31, all Colorado physicians must be in compliance with a recent state law, the Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act, that requires them to publicly report certain business...
