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H.R. 446

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Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission (EMLIC) Act
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Committee
Latest Action · February 14, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
108th (2003–2005)
Introduced
January 29, 2003
Cosponsors (10)
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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.

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