Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1355.31 - Definitions Related to Reporting of Settlements

(a) For purposes of Section 803.1 of the code,

(1) "Above average" settlement amount means a settlement 17% and above the mean for that licensee's specialty.

(2) "Average" settlement amount means a settlement less than 17% above and below the mean for that licensee's specialty.

(3) "Below average" settlement amount means a settlement 17% and below the mean for that licensee's specialty.

(4) The "high risk" specialties, based on a calculation of the estimated number of specialists (by specialty) practicing in California who had three or more settlements within the ten-year period preceding January 1, 2003, are neurological surgery, obstetrics, orthopedic surgery, and plastic surgery.

(5) A "low risk" specialty is every specialty not identified as a "high risk" specialty.

(b) The division shall review the reported settlement data on an annual basis to determine whether the data supports any change in these definitions.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1355.31

1. New section filed 10-4-2004; operative 11-3-2004 (Register 2004, No. 41).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 803.1 and 2018, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 803.1, Business and Professions Code.

1. New section filed 10-4-2004; operative 11-3-2004 (Register 2004, No. 41).