HR 2042 · 106th Congress · Health

Health Care Access, Affordability, and Quality Advisory Commission Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-06-08· Sponsored by Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6]· House

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Latest: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 9.(1999-06-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Health Care Access, Affordability, and Quality Advisory Commission Act of 1999 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to establish the Health Care Access, Affordability, and Quality Commission to establish model guidelines in: (1) independent expert external review programs; (2) consumer friendly information programs; (3) systems for measuring patient satisfaction and patient outcomes; and (4) systems to ensure the timely processing of claims. Authorizes appropriations.…

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