medical board; case reviews

HB 2687 allows Arizona's Medical Board to review cases where patients experienced life-threatening complications or death during treatment by licensed health professionals, at public request. The board must vote to approve each review, then examine medical records and public submissions to determine if unprofessional conduct or incompetent care caused harm. If misconduct is found, the Medical Board notifies the health professional's licensing board and may recommend regulatory action. The bill does not apply to unlicensed providers or replace standard license investigations, and reviews are strictly for case analysis, not disciplinary proceedings.