The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill to guarantee that sports medicine professionals have malpractice insurance to cover their needs if they offer care to teams and athletes in other parts of the U.S.
The Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2016, or HR 921, was first written by Health Subcommittee Vice Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY).
“This commonsense bill will bring certainty to the health professionals tasked with taking care of our athletes,” Guthrie said. “It’s a win for everyone involved and ensures those that know our athletes best are responsible for their care, even when playing and traveling out of state.”
Moreover, the House is prepared to pass seven additional committee bills. There are now more than 100 bipartisan Energy and Commerce provisions and bills that the House has passed to the 114th Congress.
"With these seven bills, we look to build upon our bipartisan record of success," Fred Upton (R-MI), full committee chairman, said. "We've got a diverse collection of solutions -- from spotlighting the Internet of Things and Fin Tech to ensuring consumer fairness and allowing folks the chance to see their favorite artist or sports team. Our important work to protect consumers, jobs and the public health continues."
