Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission (EMLIC) Act
Last action on Jun 3, 2005Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission (EMLIC) Act - Establishes the Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission to examine the causes of soaring medical malpractice premiums and propose a comprehensive strategy to alleviate the impact. Directs the Commission to investigate and determine whether a causal relationship exists between: (1) skyrocketing malpractice insurance premiums; (2) jury awards; (3) decreased accessibility and affordability of health care; and (4) an increase in the number of physicians moving, quitting, or retiring.
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