Sec. 5. (a) The exchange of privileged or confidential information between or among one (1) or more wellness programs does not constitute a waiver of any confidentiality or privilege provision established in section 4 of this chapter.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-30-15.5-5

  • licensed physician: means :

    Indiana Code 34-30-15.5-2

  • wellness program: means any board, committee, commission, group, organization, or other entity that provides services by licensed health care providers and physician peer coaches for the purpose of evaluating or addressing issues concerning the wellness of licensed physicians and career fatigue in licensed physicians. See Indiana Code 34-30-15.5-3
     (b) The referral of a licensed physician from a wellness program to an impaired physician committee shall not require the reporting of the licensed physician to the medical licensing board under section 8 of this chapter and does not violate any privilege or confidentiality established by this chapter.

As added by P.L.101-2021, SEC.1.

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