HR 6293 · 94th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

Comprehensive Medical Malpractice Insurance Act

Introduced 1975-04-23· Sponsored by Rep. Cornell, Robert J. [D-WI-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1975-04-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Comprehensive Medical Malpractice Insurance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to offer to any insurer or pool reinsurance against liability for damages resulting from acts of medical malpractice. Limits the availability of such insurance to States which have established programs for the initial arbitration of medical malpractice claims. Specifies that such programs must include national standards for arbitration of medical malpractice claims as set forth in this Act. Provides that no complaint in a civil action, arising from a claim against a company which is a participant in the reinsurance program, may be filed in any court unless there has been filed in such court a copy of the decision with respect to such claim by an arbitration panel established by the court having jurisdiction over such action. Sets forth hearing procedures and guidelines to be followed in establishing an arbitration board. Provides that the decision of the arbitration panel shall consist of findings of fact and recommendations which shall include both liability and damages. Provides that if the arbitration is accepted by the parties it is binding, if not the claimant may insti…

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