To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the enforcement of standards relating to the rights of patients in certain medical facilities.

Summary

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require the governing boards of hospitals and skilled nursing facilities having an average duration of patient stay of more than 30 days to establish written policies guaranteeing specified rights of patients, including: (1) information on services and charges; (2) information on and participation in medical treatment; (3) conditions of transfer or discharge; (4) grievances; (5) management of personal financial affairs; (6) freedom from abuse and restraints; (7) confidentiality of records; and (8) freedom of association. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish civil penalties for the violation of such rights. Sets forth provisions concerning the processing and investigation of complaints arising from such violations.

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Timeline

1. 23 February 1993

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 February 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 February 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 25 February 1993

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

5. 9 March 1993

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Byrne, Leslie L. [D-VA-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCandless, Alfred A. (Al) [R-CA-44] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Blackwell, Lucien E. [D-PA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] · D · Cosponsor
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