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S.6: Patients' Bill of Rights Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Jan. 22, 2001
- Latest Major Action Jan. 22, 2001
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Patients' Bill of Rights Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act (PHSA), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to protect consumers in managed care plans and other health coverage.Sets forth standards relating to: (1) grievance and appeals procedures; (2) access to care; (3) access to information; and (4) protection of the doctor-patient relationship.Applies such quality care and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Jan. 22, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by Thomas A. Daschle (D-S.D.) |