2003-2004 Federal Legislation

H.R. 5/S. 607
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003
Introduced: February 2003
Status: Died in Senate after passing House March 2003
OHA position: Support
Would limit non-economic damages, limit attorney contingency fees, and reform joint and several liability nationwide, among other things.
Resources: Full text of the bill (provided by American Hospital Association)

H.R. 4280
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2004
Introduced: May 2004
Status: Died in Senate after passing House May 2004
OHA position: Support
Would limit non-economic damages, limit attorney contingency fees, and reform joint and several liability nationwide, among other things.

S. 2061
Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act
Introduced: February 2004
Status: Died in Senate
OHA position: Support
Would limit non-economic and punitive damages among other things. Applies only to obstetrical and gynecological services.

S. 2207
Pregnancy and Trauma Care Access Protection Act of 2004
Introduced: March 2004
Status: Died in Senate
OHA position: Support
Would limit non-economic and punitive damages among other things. Applies only to obstetrical and gynecological as well as emergency and trauma services.