Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to establish utilization review procedures, require a timely appeals process and external review of benefit disputes, allow patients to sue for denials that cause harm, provide protection for employers, allow choice of medical professionals, prohibit gag clauses, and expand access to clinical trials.

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Amendment Number
514
Description
Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to establish utilization review procedures, require a timely appeals process and external review of benefit disputes, allow patients to sue for denials that cause harm, provide protection for employers, allow choice of medical professionals, prohibit gag clauses, and expand access to clinical trials.
Purpose
Part B amendment printed in H. Rept. 106-366 to establish utilization review procedures, require a timely appeals process and external review of benefit disputes, allow patients to sue for denials that cause harm, provide protection for employers, allow choice of medical professionals, prohibit gag clauses, and expand access to clinical trials.
Congress
106
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Oct 7, 1999
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 238 (Roll no. 488).
Latest Action Time
14:39:11
Submitted Date
Oct 7, 1999
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 514 — Informed