by PPN | Jan 23, 2014 | News
FRANKFORT — Several major health care providers and business organizations in Kentucky have formed a new coalition in hopes of eliminating “meritless” medical malpractice lawsuits. The new group, called Care First Kentucky Coalition, will push for...
by PPN | Jan 6, 2014 | California, News, Texas
A new essay in the journal Health Affairs proposes that tackling tort reform on the federal level could convince doctors to agree to bigger changes in the U.S. health care system. Photo illustration by DNY59. It’s a scenario most people have considered at least...
by PPN | Jan 2, 2014 | District of Columbia, News
For millions of Americans who experience sudden, serious illness or injury every year—and in the increasing scores of communities that must respond to disasters and mass casualty events—immediate access to quality emergency care is essential to saving life and limb....
by PPN | Dec 23, 2013 | Newsletter
Protect Patients Now Volume 8, Issue 12 December 2013 Newsletter E-Newsletter Special points of interest: Missouri Lawmakers Add Liability Reform to Top of 2014 Agenda The Cure for Too Much Treatment Wishing You a Joyous Holiday Season Missouri Lawmakers Add Liability...
by PPN | Dec 16, 2013 | Missouri, News
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri lawmakers plan to try again to limit how much money people can receive in medical malpractice lawsuits. Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones said the liability limits are a priority for the 2014 session. And Rep. Eric Burlison of Springfield...
