H.Res. 38699th CongressHouse Resolution

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

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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.

Introduced Mar 3, 1986
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Who introduced this

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John Porter

Republican

U.S. Representative · IL-10

Bipartisan — 22 cosponsors (11 D, 12 R)

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