Findings being made against the licensee in connection with a medical malpractice proceeding or settlement in a medical malpractice proceeding must be reported within 30 days.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for settlements
• D. Only if the licensee is named in the case

Answer: (A)

Prompt disclosure to the licensing board of any adverse professional action involving a licensee is required. Massachusetts rules require that findings in connection with a medical malpractice proceeding, or settlements arising from such a proceeding, be reported to the board within 30 days. This obligation ensures the board has timely information about a practitioner’s professional liability history, so it can assess fitness to practice and take appropriate action if needed. The requirement applies regardless of whether liability is admitted or disputed and regardless of whether the matter results in a verdict or a settlement; the key point is that any adverse finding tied to the licensee's practice must be disclosed promptly. It is not limited to cases where the licensee is named; in practice, if there are findings against the licensee in the context of a malpractice action or settlement, reporting within the 30-day window is required.