by PPN | May 8, 2015 | Missouri, News
Limits on monetary damages in medical malpractice lawsuits have been reinstated in Missouri. Gov. Jay Nixon signed Senate Bill 239 into law Thursday at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City. The state’s Supreme Court overturned the previous...
by PPN | Apr 30, 2015 | Newsletter
A Win in Washington for Patients Legislators in Washington gave patients a win earlier this month, passing legislation that will improve the nation’s medical liability climate and ensure greater access to care. By a bipartisan vote of 92-8, the U.S. Senate...
by PPN | Apr 25, 2015 | Iowa, News
The medical community and attorneys came together in Iowa for a rare partnership that led to an optimal outcome for patients across the state. Signed into law by Governor Branstad, the Communication and Optimal Resolution (Candor) legislation was modeled on successful...
by PPN | Mar 31, 2015 | Newsletter
Congress Comes Together on Medicare Reimbursements, Closes Liability Loophole By an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 392-37, Members of Congress last week came together to agree on an overarching measure that would protect patients and eliminate constant uncertainty...
by PPN | Mar 26, 2015 | News, Texas
Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed historic medical liability language in a bill that replaces the often-criticized Medicare physician payment formula known as the sustainable growth rate. The measure passed overwhelmingly with strong bi-partisan support....
