Savings Through Health Protocols and Malpractice Reform Act of 1993

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Development and Implementation of Diagnostic and

Treatment Protocols

Title II: Medical Malpractice Liability Reform

Savings Through Health Protocols and Malpractice Reform Act of 1993 - Title I: Development and Implementation of Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols - Mandates grants or contracts for the operation of four to six centers to develop: (1) diagnostic and treatment protocols for various health conditions; and (2) model programs for training health care providers regarding the protocols.

Requires establishment of an advisory council to make recommendations on carrying out this title.

Title II: Medical Malpractice Liability Reform - Provides for certification of a State if it has enacted certain medical malpractice liability reforms, including: (1) several and not joint liability for non-economic damages, with determination of percentages of liability; (2) specified dollar limits on noneconomic damages; (3) mandatory offsets for collateral source damages paid; and (4) at least one alternative dispute resolution mechanism.

Amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to mandate a reduction in uncertified States and an increase in certified States of: (1) Medicare payments to hospitals for inpatient services; and (2) certain Medicaid payments to States.

Amends Federal law relating to tort claims procedures to mandate, with regard to health care liability actions against the United States: (1) several and not joint liability for noneconomic damages, with determination of percentages of liability; (2) specified dollar limits on noneconomic damages; and (3) mandatory offsets for collateral source damages paid.