Patient Communications Protection Act of 1996

Summary

Patient Communications Protection Act of 1996 - Prohibits an entity offering a health plan from prohibiting or restricting any communication by a health care provider with a patient regarding the patient's physical or mental condition or treatment options. Mandates a civil monetary penalty. Allows related State requirements only if they are more protective of such communications than the requirements of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 31 July 1996

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 31 July 1996

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9296)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 31 July 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 31 July 1996 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 31 July 1996

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 31 July 1996

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 31 July 1996

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Sponsors

• Ron Wyden · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• · sshr00 · Standing

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