---
title: "ACCESS Act of 2022"
identifier: "117-HR-9584"
congress: 117
bill_number: 9584
bill_type: "HR"
version_code: "ih"
version_type: "Introduced in House"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/117/bills/hr/9584"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/9584"
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-03T22:55:29.278Z"
---
# Full Text Index

Full inline text is not available for this bill version in the current text index, but the section-level markdown is available below.

- [SECTION 1 Short title; table of contents](/congresses/117/bills/hr/9584/sections/1-section-one.md)
- [SECTION 2 Findings and purpose](/congresses/117/bills/hr/9584/sections/2.md)
- [SECTION 3 Encouraging speedy resolution of claims](/congresses/117/bills/hr/9584/sections/3.md)
- [SECTION 4 Compensating patient injury](/congresses/117/bills/hr/9584/sections/4.md)
- [SECTION 5 Maximizing patient recovery](/congresses/117/bills/hr/9584/sections/5.md)
- [SECTION 6 Additional health benefits](/congresses/117/bills/hr/9584/sections/6.md)
- [SECTION 7 Authorization of payment of future damages to claimants in health care lawsuits](/congresses/117/bills/hr/9584/sections/7.md)
- [SECTION 8 Product liability for health care providers](/congresses/117/bills/hr/9584/sections/8.md)
- [SECTION 9 Communications following unanticipated outcome](/congresses/117/bills/hr/9584/sections/9.md)
- [SECTION 10 Notice of intent to commence lawsuit](/congresses/117/bills/hr/9584/sections/10.md)
- [SECTION 11 Affidavit of merit](/congresses/117/bills/hr/9584/sections/11.md)
- [SECTION 12 Expert witness qualifications](/congresses/117/bills/hr/9584/sections/12.md)
- [SECTION 13 Definitions](/congresses/117/bills/hr/9584/sections/13.md)
- [SECTION 14 Effect on other laws](/congresses/117/bills/hr/9584/sections/14.md)
- [SECTION 15 Rules of construction](/congresses/117/bills/hr/9584/sections/15.md)
- [SECTION 16 Effective date](/congresses/117/bills/hr/9584/sections/16.md)