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H.R. 2400

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Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission (EMLIC) Act
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Committee
Latest Action · June 3, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
109th (2005–2007)
Introduced
May 17, 2005
Cosponsors (4)
4D 0R
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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.

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