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....
by PPN | Mar 24, 2015 | National, News
The surprising non-medical reasons why emergency room doctors order too many tests When you’re rushed to an emergency room, the doctors immediately order a battery of tests to figure out what’s wrong. But while scans and blood draws can tell them an incredible amount...
by PPN | Mar 22, 2015 | News, Wisconsin
The number of medical malpractice claims fell to a record low in Wisconsin last year as the state-managed insurance fund for the doctors grew to more than $1.2 billion, newly released records show. Only 84 medical malpractice suits were filed in Wisconsin last year —...
