H.R. 5434 — Emergency 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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2002-09-24
Introduced in House
2002-09-24
Introduced in House
2002-09-24
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2002-10-08
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission (EMLIC) Act

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