S 2005
104th Congress
Senate
Health
Anesthetics
Chiropractic and chiropractors
Communication in medicine
Federal preemption
Fines (Penalties)
Government Operations and Politics
Health insurance
Medical records
Nurses
Patients' rights
State laws
Patient Communications Protection Act of 1996
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 31, 1996
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Jul 31, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9296)
Jul 31, 1996
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Committees of jurisdiction
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