Revise disqualification grounds of member or proposed member of medical legal panel

This bill updates the rules for who can or cannot serve on Montana's Medical Legal Panel, which mediates medical malpractice claims. It clarifies specific situations where a panel member must be disqualified, such as having a personal bias, a financial interest in the case, or a prior professional relationship with the parties involved. The legislation also sets limits on how many times each side can request a panelist's removal and allows members to disclose potential conflicts and seek a waiver if both parties agree to proceed. Additionally, it gives the panel director authority to excuse proposed members and select replacements when disqualifications occur.