A bill to encourage the furnishing of health care services to low-income individuals by exempting health care professionals from liability for negligence for health care services provided without charge, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct, and for other purposes.
Charitable Medical Care Act of 1994 - Exempts health care professionals from liability for negligence in the provision of health care services without charge, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Makes this Act applicable only if such professional, before furnishing the service: (1) agrees to furnish such service voluntarily and without charge to the recipient or to any health insurance plan or program under which the recipient is covered; and (2) provides the recipient with adequate notice, as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, of the professional's limited liability for that service.
Preempts any inconsistent State law. Specifies that this Act shall not preempt any State law that provides greater incentives or protections to a health care professional rendering such service.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14834-14835)
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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