by PPN | Nov 30, 2011 | New York, News
Medical malpractice lawsuits can be complicated, expensive and emotionally wrenching for patients, doctors and hospital officials alike. Now a program pioneered by a Bronx judge that speeds up the resolution of these cases is expanding into other parts of New York....
by PPN | Nov 30, 2011 | News, Texas
Since Texas enacted comprehensive medical liability reform in 2003, including a constitutional amendment ratifying limitations on non-economic damages in medical liability lawsuits against health care providers, Texas has seen significant improvements in access to...
by PPN | Nov 30, 2011 | Newsletter
Protect Patients Now Volume 6, Issue 11 November 2011 Newsletter E-Newsletter Special points of interest: Promises Made, Promises Kept: Liability Reform Delivers Increased Access to Care in Texas New Medical Liability Program May Lead to More Rapid Resolution of...
by PPN | Oct 31, 2011 | Minnesota, News
For the sixth consecutive year, medical liability insurance premiums have eased across the country, with 55% of rates in 2011 holding steady.While most rates remained stable, data from the annual Medical Liability Monitor survey show 30% of premiums dropped —...
by PPN | Oct 31, 2011 | News, Texas
Thanks to the passage of lawsuit reforms, medical care is now more readily available in many Texas communities. For many patients, this change has been life-altering; for some, life-saving.George Rodriguez walks today thanks to tort reform. Newly established Corpus...
