S. 218 - Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011
Health. 112th Congress (2011-2012) View bill details
- Sponsor:
- John Ensign
- Summary:
- A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
There have been no votes on this bill.
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011
S. 218 — 112th Congress (2011–2012)
- Summary
- A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system.
- Other Titles
- Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011
- Sponsor
- John Ensign
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Health
- Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
- Civil actions and liability
- Evidence and witnesses
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Health care quality
- Health personnel
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Judicial procedure and administration
- Lawyers and legal services
- Prescription drugs
- Product safety and quality
- Related Bills
- H.R. 5 (112th) : Protecting Access to Healthcare Act
- H.R. 5652 (112th) : Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012
- H.R. 6389 (112th) : Sequestration Prevention Act of 2012
- S. 1099 (112th) : Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011
- S. 3473 (112th) : Sequestration Prevention Act of 2012
- Major Actions
Introduced 1/27/2011 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 1/27/2011 1/27/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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