A resolution to recommend to the States measures for medical cost and quality control.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 3, 1986)
Makes various recommendations to States regarding the availability of medical care and the resolution of medical malpractice claims, including: (1) reforming State tort law to place caps on the recovery of noneconomic losses in medical malpractice suits and proportioning financial liability based on comparative fault; (2) strengthening State agencies which license, certify, and discipline health care professionals; (3) implementing risk management programs; (4) requiring hospitals to confirm the credentials and work history of physicians; (5) reforming State contract law to enforce agreements to forego malpractice litigation in favor of alternative dispute resolution procedures; and (6) strengthening State insurance regulations to protect consumers.
What just happenedMar 11, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Mar 11, 1986CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Mar 6, 1986CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Mar 3, 1986IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Mar 3, 1986IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 3, 1986IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 3, 1986IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House