To establish the Commission on Medical Malpractice Insurance.

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Bill Number

HR 1044

Introduced

Feb 27, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Topics

Accounting Congress Congressional reporting requirements Damages Federal advisory bodies Finance and Financial Sector Government Operations and Politics Health Insurance companies Insurance premiums Investments Juries Law Legislation Liability insurance Medical malpractice

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Summary

Establishes the Commission on Medical Malpractice Insurance, which shall study the cause of rising medical malpractice premium rates set by insurance carriers in the United States. Requires the Commission to study: (1) the investment, accounting, and pricing practices of such carriers; and (2) jury awards in medical malpractice cases.

Actions

Mar 17, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 27, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 27, 2003

Introduced in House

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