HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH Regulation and Construction of Hospitals and Other Health Care Facilities: Expand Definition and Confidentiality Provisions Regarding Peer Review Organizations; Examination, Treatment etc., for Mental Illness: Clarify Definition of When Outpatient Treatment is Necessary

The Act amends Georgia’s outpatient commitment law, increases protection of involuntary commitment records, and expands the definitions of “health care provider” and “review organization.” The Act also expands the confidentiality provisions that apply to review organizations