HR 2976 · 104th Congress · Health
Patient Right To Know Act of 1996
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 4, 1996.(1996-10-02)
Plain Language Summary
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Patient Right to Know Act of 1996 - Prohibits an entity offering a health plan from: (1) providing, in any contract or agreement with a health care provider, any restriction on or interference with any medical communication; or (2) taking retaliatory action against a provider on the basis of a medical communication. Defines "medical communication" as being between a provider and: (1) a current, former, or prospective patient; (2) any employee or representative of the entity; or (3) any representative of any State or Federal authority with responsibility for licensing or oversight regarding the entity or plan. Mandates civil money penalties. Allows State requirements more protective of medical communications than the requirements of this Act.…
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Cosponsors (20)
16 Democrats3 Republicans1 Independent