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To provide for the creation of a safe harbor for defendants in medical malpractice actions who demonstrate adherence to clinical practice guidelines.

USA115th CongressHR-1565| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2017
Andy Barr

Andy Barr

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (33)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Robert Pittenger (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Scott Taylor (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Todd Rokita (Republican)James B. Renacci (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Mark Walker (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Kevin Yoder (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act This bill establishes a framework for health care liability lawsuits to undergo review by independent medical review panels if health care professionals (practicing physicians or their agents or employees), providers, or organizations allege adherence to clinical practice guidelines. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must publish clinical practice guidelines provided and maintained by national or state medical societies or medical specialty societies designated by HHS. HHS must ensure that guidelines are developed in accordance with certain standards, including standards related to transparency, the composition of the panel, and the review of existing evidence. Professional organizations and participants in guideline development may not be held liable for injury allegedly caused by adherence to a guideline to which they contributed. The bill does not preempt: (1) any state or federal law that imposes greater procedural or substantive protections for health care providers and health care organizations from liability, loss, or damages than those provided under this bill; (2) any state or federal law that creates a cause of action; or (3) any defenses otherwise available. The bill gives district courts jurisdiction over health care liability actions against health care professionals, providers, or organizations practicing within clinical practice guidelines. Defendants may remove health care liability actions brought in a state court to a district court.
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Timeline
Mar 16, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 16, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • March 16, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 16, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-277: To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related reconciliation provisions, to promote patient-centered health care, to provide for the creation of a safe harbor for defendants in medical malpractice actions who demonstrate adherence to clinical practice guidelines, and for other purposes.
Civil actions and liabilityFederal district courtsGovernment information and archivesHealth care qualityHealth personnelJurisdiction and venueState and local courts

To provide for the creation of a safe harbor for defendants in medical malpractice actions who demonstrate adherence to clinical practice guidelines.

USA115th CongressHR-1565| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2017
Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act This bill establishes a framework for health care liability lawsuits to undergo review by independent medical review panels if health care professionals (practicing physicians or their agents or employees), providers, or organizations allege adherence to clinical practice guidelines. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must publish clinical practice guidelines provided and maintained by national or state medical societies or medical specialty societies designated by HHS. HHS must ensure that guidelines are developed in accordance with certain standards, including standards related to transparency, the composition of the panel, and the review of existing evidence. Professional organizations and participants in guideline development may not be held liable for injury allegedly caused by adherence to a guideline to which they contributed. The bill does not preempt: (1) any state or federal law that imposes greater procedural or substantive protections for health care providers and health care organizations from liability, loss, or damages than those provided under this bill; (2) any state or federal law that creates a cause of action; or (3) any defenses otherwise available. The bill gives district courts jurisdiction over health care liability actions against health care professionals, providers, or organizations practicing within clinical practice guidelines. Defendants may remove health care liability actions brought in a state court to a district court.
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Timeline
Mar 16, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 16, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • March 16, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 16, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Andy Barr

Andy Barr

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (33)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Robert Pittenger (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Scott Taylor (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Todd Rokita (Republican)James B. Renacci (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Mark Walker (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Kevin Yoder (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-277: To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related reconciliation provisions, to promote patient-centered health care, to provide for the creation of a safe harbor for defendants in medical malpractice actions who demonstrate adherence to clinical practice guidelines, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityFederal district courtsGovernment information and archivesHealth care qualityHealth personnelJurisdiction and venueState and local courts