Introduced
by
To revise details of a "Patient's Right to Independent Review Act," which establishes a uniform external appeals process, under which persons with health insurance may request a review by an independent review organization to resolve disputes over covered benefits. Among other changes bill adds a definition of “evidence-based standard,” and provisions related to experimental drugs.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Insurance
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)
To revise details of a "Patient's Right to Independent Review Act," which establishes a uniform external appeals process, under which persons with health insurance may request a review by an independent review organization to resolve disputes over covered benefits. Among other changes bill adds a definition of “evidence-based standard,” and provisions related to experimental drugs.
Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
