September 2016 Newsletter

Record Breaking Demand for Doctors in Texas Marking 13 years since landmark medical liability reform was passed, Texas had a record year for new physician applications, highlighting the demand that exists for physicians and a friendly liability climate. New physician...

Athletic Trainer Bill Passes in House, Moves to Senate

Athletic trainers and sports medicine professionals are closer to receiving liability insurance protection while providing care to their athletes out of state. On Monday night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act (H.R....

Liability suit seeks change to informed consent

A case before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania could have major implications on how physicians obtain informed consent prior to a surgery. At stake in Shinal v. Toms, is whether a patient’s informed consent to surgery can be predicated on information provided in part...

The healthcare policy changes spine surgeons would make

Here three surgeons discuss the policy changes they would make to improve the current healthcare industry landscape. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical, business and policy issues affecting...