H.R. 2400 · 109th Congress
Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission (EMLIC) Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Peter DeFazio
- Introduced
- 2005-05-17
- Latest action
- 2005-06-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission (EMLIC) Act - Establishes the Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission to examine the causes of soaring medical malpractice premiums and propose a comprehensive strategy to alleviate the impact. Directs the Commission to investigate and determine whether a causal relationship exists between: (1) skyrocketing malpractice insurance premiums; (2) jury awards; (3) decreased accessibility and affordability of health care; and (4) an increase in the number of physicians moving, quitting, or retiring.