US HB6910 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 7-2)
Status: Introduced on May 15 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 15 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires hospitals that employ, or contract with, physicians who furnish emergency medical services to provide specified due process protections before taking certain actions with respect to their employment. Specifically, hospitals may not terminate or restrict the professional activity or staff privileges of these physicians without a fair hearing and appellate review process through appropriate medical staff mechanisms. Third-party contracts shall not deny these processes.
Title
Emergency Room Hero and Patient Safety Act
Sponsors
Sen. Roger Marshall [R-KS] | Rep. Raul Ruiz [D-CA] | Rep. Greg Murphy [R-NC] | Rep. Josh Harder [D-CA] |
Rep. Andy Harris [R-MD] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Rep. John Joyce [R-PA] | Rep. Brian Babin [R-TX] |
Rep. Mark Green [R-TN] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2020-05-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2020-05-15 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Health and Human Services
Due process and equal protection
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee performance
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Health
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Department of Health and Human Services
Due process and equal protection
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee performance
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Health
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6910/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6910/BILLS-116hr6910ih.pdf |