Reliable Medical Justice Act

Bill Number

S 1518

Introduced

Jul 31, 2003

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR 8 ...

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Alternative dispute resolution Courts of special jurisdiction Economics and Public Finance Finance and Financial Sector Government Operations and Politics Grants-in-aid Health Health planning Law Liability insurance Medical malpractice Quality of care State laws

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Summary

Reliable Medical Justice Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award up to seven demonstration grants to States for the development, implementation, and evaluation of alternatives to current tort litigation for resolving disputes over injuries allegedly caused by health care providers or health care organizations.

Actions

Jul 31, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR 8/1/2003 S10641-10643)
Jul 31, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10639-10641)
Jul 31, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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