27-6-105: What claims panel to review -- exceptions.

The panel shall review all malpractice claims or potential claims against health care providers covered by this chapter except:

(1) those claims subject to a valid arbitration agreement allowed by law or upon which suit has been filed prior to April 19, 1977; and

(2) a claim brought by an inmate of a correctional facility against a health care provider arising from a health care service provided by the health care provider within the facility.