Federalism & Tort Reform
June 1, 2011
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matray
side note: If you are a political junkie and follower of medical professional liability tort reform, this is a contradiction that cannot be ignored. Democrats and trial lawyers have long been in cahoots; Republicans have consistently been on the side of doctors when it comes to tort reform. Thing is,… Continue reading...
Virginia Governor Vetoes Damage Cap Compromise, General Assembly Overrides Veto
May 16, 2011
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matray
By an overwhelming majority, the Republican-ruled Virginia House of Delegates rejected Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell’s veto of a bill that would boost the limit on court awards in medical malpractice lawsuits. The bill represented a compromise among Virginia’s doctors, insurers and attorneys with strong bipartisan support in the House and… Continue reading...
Posted in Damage Caps, Democrats, Healthcare Reform, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice News, Medical Professional Liability Insurance, Noneconomic Damage Caps, Politics, Republicans, Tort Reform, Virginia
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Why Medical Malpractice Reform Will Increase the Deficit, Not Reduce It
May 4, 2011
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matray
side note: Here's an interesting article that I almost missed. It's written by Joanne Doroshow of the Center for Justice & Democracy, and she uses Congressional Budget Office (CBO) numbers to argue that tort reform -- specifically the HEALTH Act being considered in Congress -- would actually increase the deficit… Continue reading...
Posted in Center for Justice & Democracy, Congress, Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice News, Medical Professional Liability Insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, Patient Safety, Politics, Republicans, Tort Reform
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Hospital Groups Acquiring Physicians’ Private Practices, How It Affects Liability
April 20, 2011
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matray
side note: Is a hospital-focused healthcare system the future of American Medicine? And if so, what are the liability implications? This is a great look at what looks to be the future of healthcare delivery in the United States. Physician-owned and operated medical practices appear to be going the way… Continue reading...
Posted in Access to Care, Accountable Care Organization, Department of Health & Human Services, Healthcare Reform, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice News, Medical Professional Liability Insurance, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Patient Safety, Risk Management, Tort Reform
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Malpractice Immunity & Evidence-Based Medicine
March 29, 2011
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matray
side note: Here is an article that shows the conflict of interest that is inherent in our current system of medical liability, and outlines a reform idea worth closer inspection. While sovereign immunity is doubtful, it is an academic argument worth exploring. It's been a year since health care reform… Continue reading...
Posted in Access to Care, Congress, Damage Caps, Democrats, Healthcare Reform, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice News, Medical Professional Liability Insurance, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Patient Safety, Politics, President Barack Obama, Republicans, Risk Management, Sovereign Immunity, Tort Reform
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Wisconsin Tort Reform: Judges now have less discretion in finding frivolousness, imposing sanctions
March 16, 2011
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matray
side note: Right now, Wisconsin is ground zero in the labor rights fight, but the villain Gov. Scott Walker pushed through a tort reform measure during an emergency session he called during his first week in office. Below is a synopsis by the Wisconsin Trial Bar of the tort reform… Continue reading...
Posted in Access to Care, Healthcare Reform, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice News, Medical Professional Liability Insurance, Midwest, Politics, Republicans, The Economy, Tort Reform, Wisconsin
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