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Bill104th CongressFiled Feb 27, 1996Health
H.R. 2976

Patient Right To Know Act of 1996

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What it doesSummary reported to house amended, part i (Sep 28, 1996)

Patient Right To Know Act of 1996 - Prohibits an entity offering a health plan from prohibiting or restricting any medical communication as part of a written contract or agreement with a provider or a written or oral communication to a provider. Defines "medical communication" as being a communication between a provider and a patient (or the patient's guardian or legal representative) regarding the patient's physical or mental condition or treatment options. Mandates civil money penalties. Allows State requirements more protective of medical communications than the requirements of this Act.

What just happenedOct 2, 1996

House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 4, 1996.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Ganske, Greg [R-IA-4](R-IA)Sponsor
169 cosponsors104 D63 R2 I
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  1. Oct 2, 1996IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 4, 1996.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  2. Oct 2, 1996IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Economic and Educational Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 4, 1996.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  3. Oct 2, 1996IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 4, 1996.

    Ways and Means Committee
  4. Sep 28, 1996IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 2, 1996.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  5. Sep 28, 1996IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Economic and Educational Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 2, 1996.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  6. Sep 28, 1996IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 2, 1996.

    Ways and Means Committee
  7. Sep 28, 1996CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 104-865, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  8. Sep 28, 1996Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 104-865, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  9. Jul 30, 1996CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  10. Jul 24, 1996CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Jul 24, 1996CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Jun 27, 1996CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  13. Jun 27, 1996CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  14. Mar 15, 1996CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

    Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee
  15. Mar 11, 1996CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations.

    Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
  16. Mar 11, 1996CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  17. Mar 8, 1996CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  18. Feb 28, 1996IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E224-225)

  19. Feb 27, 1996IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Economic and Educational Opportunities, and Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  20. Feb 27, 1996IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Economic and Educational Opportunities, and Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  21. Feb 27, 1996IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Economic and Educational Opportunities, and Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Ways and Means Committee
  22. Feb 27, 1996IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Economic and Educational Opportunities, and Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  23. Feb 27, 1996IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Economic and Educational Opportunities, and Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  24. Feb 27, 1996IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Feb 27, 1996IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House amended, Part ISep 28, 199618

Patient Right To Know Act of 1996 - Prohibits an entity offering a health plan from prohibiting or restricting any medical communication as part of a written contract or agreement with a provider or a written or oral communication to a provider. Defines "medical communication" as being a communication between a provider and a patient (or the patient's guardian or legal representative) regarding the patient's physical or mental condition or treatment options. Mandates civil money penalties. Allows State requirements more protective of medical communications than the requirements of this Act.

Introduced in HouseFeb 27, 199600

Patient Right to Know Act of 1996 - Prohibits an entity offering a health plan from: (1) providing, in any contract or agreement with a health care provider, any restriction on or interference with any medical communication; or (2) taking retaliatory action against a provider on the basis of a medical communication. Defines "medical communication" as being between a provider and: (1) a current, former, or prospective patient; (2) any employee or representative of the entity; or (3) any representative of any State or Federal authority with responsibility for licensing or oversight regarding the entity or plan. Mandates civil money penalties. Allows State requirements more protective of medical communications than the requirements of this Act.