Removes the prohibition relating to certain discovery of testimony

This bill (A 6835) removes a legal barrier preventing testimony about medical review meetings in malpractice cases. It specifically allows doctors, hospitals, or other medical professionals to testify about discussions held during medical quality review meetings if they are named as parties in a malpractice lawsuit. Currently, such meetings and testimony are protected from disclosure under New York law. The change applies to reviews related to patient care, treatment disputes, or fees involving physicians, dentists, podiatrists, or hospital administrators. This policy shift directly affects medical professionals and patients involved in malpractice litigation where review meeting details were previously shielded.