by PPN | May 26, 2011 | News, Oklahoma
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has signed into law a series of tort reform measures, including a $350,000 cap on noneconomic damages in civil liability cases. The Oklahoma State Medical Assn. said the cap is a victory in its fight for comprehensive medical liability...
by PPN | Apr 28, 2011 | Newsletter
Protect Patients Now Volume 6, Issue 4 APRIL 2011 Newsletter E-Newsletter Special points of interest: HCLA/PPN Returns to Capitol Hill Share Your Medical Lawsuit Abuse Story Take Action – Contact Congress in Support of the HEALTH Act Red River Reform New England...
by PPN | Mar 31, 2011 | Newsletter
Protect Patients Now Volume 6, Issue 3 MARCH 2011 Newsletter E-Newsletter Special points of interest: HEALTH Act Scores Big Lawsuit Loan Sharks Protecting Patients and Providers Reform 2.0 for Florida HEALTH Act Scores Big As the HEALTH Act makes its way through the...
by PPN | Mar 27, 2011 | Florida, News
TALLAHASSEE — Republican lawmakers struggling to contain Florida’s $20 billion-and-growing Medicaid program are taking an unconventional approach: They’re going after trial lawyers and the rights of injured patients to sue. Although lawsuits, insurance...
by PPN | Mar 11, 2011 | News
A House bill that caps noneconomic damages in malpractice cases at $250,000 and enacts other reforms to curb frivolous lawsuits against clinicians would reduce the federal deficit by $40 billion from 2011 to 2021, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)....
