To amend section 1867 of the Social Security Act to provide for strict liability of hospitals and physicians in the case of improper denial of services to individuals with an emergency medical condition, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to make hospitals and physicians strictly liable for the improper denial of hospital care to individuals with emergency medical conditions. Expands the applicability of whistleblower protections.

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Timeline

1. 7 February 1990

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 February 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 February 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 12 February 1990

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

5. 23 February 1990

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · undated · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] · D · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing
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