HRES 386 · 99th Congress · Health

A resolution to recommend to the States measures for medical cost and quality control.

Introduced 1986-03-03· Sponsored by Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]· House

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.(1986-03-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Makes various recommendations to States regarding the availability of medical care and the resolution of medical malpractice claims, including: (1) reforming State tort law to place caps on the recovery of noneconomic losses in medical malpractice suits and proportioning financial liability based on comparative fault; (2) strengthening State agencies which license, certify, and discipline health care professionals; (3) implementing risk management programs; (4) requiring hospitals to confirm the credentials and work history of physicians; (5) reforming State contract law to enforce agreements to forego malpractice litigation in favor of alternative dispute resolution procedures; and (6) strengthening State insurance regulations to protect consumers.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans