House
Feb 14, 2003Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission (EMLIC) Act
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Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission (EMLIC) Act - Establishes the Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission, whose purpose is to examine the causes of soaring medical malpractice premiums and propose a comprehensive strategy to combat the consequences. Directs the Commission to investigate the possible linkage between: (1) skyrocketing malpractice insurance premiums; (2) rising jury awards; (3) decreased accessibility and affordability of health care; and (4) a rise in the number of physicians moving, quitting, or retiring.
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Introduced(1/29/03)
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Passed
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Passed
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Law
Sponsor
PD
Mr. DEFAZIO
(D) OR – 4
Cosponsors (10)
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 14, 2003
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