On the recordMarch 22, 2012
To my colleague, Mr. Dent, hold up. You're giving complete immunity to hospitals, physicians, and providers for any emergency activity. Do you want to do away with all liability whatsoever because it's in an emergency room? Of course, you don't. But this amendment requires the Federal Government to pay for the medical errors committed and denies our government any ability to address or reprimand those who commit medical errors. You don't want to do that. You don't want to go that far. The Federal Government would be responsible for all occurrences of negligence in an emergency room. Please. Ninety-eight thousand patients die every year due to preventable medical errors. I reserve the balance of my time. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Members are advised to address their remarks to the Chair.
