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Nuclear verdicts are reshaping the liability landscape Physicians may be facing fewer lawsuits, but the price tag on those claims that do occur is climbing fast — and further driving up the price patients pay for care. In a new analysis, Robert E. White Jr., president...

Liability awards draw concern in long-term care Large jury awards in skilled nursing and senior care settings are drawing increased attention as health care providers and industry leaders warn of growing pressure on the medical liability environment. Reporting in...

Liability pressures continue climbing, AMA warns New research from the American Medical Association underscores the continuing financial and professional strain the nation’s broken medical liability system places on physicians and the broader health care system. Two...

Litigation with medical liability implications heard by U.S. Supreme Court A legal fight before the U.S. Supreme Court could lead to new avenues for increased litigation and opportunities for medical lawsuit abuse. Ahead of oral arguments heard earlier this month,...

Close call: Costly attempt at dismantling liability limits avoided in Virginia...for now Virginia lawmakers came close to dramatically reshaping the state’s medical liability landscape, attempting to more than double the state’s reasonable limits on liability payouts...

New Mexico lawmakers vote to restore balance to medical liability system New Mexico lawmakers have taken a major step toward stabilizing the state’s medical liability climate and preserving patient access to care. According to Source NM, the Senate passed House Bill...

New Mexico liability policy pushes patients, doctors out of state  As New Mexico lawmakers debate changes to laws concerning punitive damages in medical liability cases, the consequences of the state’s current legal climate are already showing up in patients’ daily...

Jackpot justice and the high price of health care A new national report warns that high profile jackpot justice continues to have real consequences for patients, providers, and the cost of care. The 2025-2026 Judicial Hellholes report, released by the American Tort...

Study confirms reasonable liability limits protect patients, providers A new peer-reviewed study in Health Economics adds to the growing body of evidence that dismantling reasonable limits on non-economic damages can destabilize medical liability systems and drive up...

Putting patients first in New Mexico As poor liability policies continue to lead to physician shortages in New Mexico, a new nonprofit is giving patients a platform to influence health care policy and ensure their own access to care. Patient-Led NM aims to elevate...