Physician Relief Act of 2003

Bill Number

HR 1178

Introduced

Mar 11, 2003

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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subse ...

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Commerce Crime and Law Enforcement Evidence (Law) Finance and Financial Sector Fines (Penalties) Health Income tax Insurance premiums Law Liability insurance Medical malpractice Physicians Punitive damages Tax credits Taxation

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Summary

Physician Relief Act of 2003 - Sets forth rules governing punitive damages in health care lawsuits.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a limited credit for medical malpractice liability insurance premiums.

Actions

Mar 11, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 11, 2003

Introduced in House

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