H.R. 446 · 108th Congress
Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission (EMLIC) Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Peter DeFazio
- Introduced
- 2003-01-29
- Latest action
- 2003-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
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.