Limiting civil liability for academic medical centers and teaching hospitals affiliated with medical and dental schools

SB 917 limits legal responsibility for academic medical centers and teaching hospitals in West Virginia (affiliated with medical/dental schools) when providing patient care during clinical training. It requires these institutions to maintain insurance and pay compensation for injuries, while setting caps on liability for their staff (including faculty, residents, students, and volunteers) related to care provided in training settings. The bill aims to support medical education by reducing legal risks for these facilities, which train health care providers and contribute to West Virginia's health workforce. This applies specifically to nonprofit hospitals affiliated with accredited medical schools or sponsoring four+ graduate medical programs.