AMA issues analysis of medical liability insurance premiums

SOURCE: American Medical Association CHICAGO — Medical liability insurance premiums have begun an upward trend after holding more or less steady during the past decade, according to a new analysis (PDF) from the American Medical Association (AMA). In 2020, during the...

April 2021 Newsletter

Increasing liability premiums dim post-pandemic outlook As health care professionals look ahead to post-pandemic care, rising liability insurance premiums create an uncertain future and dimming hopes of a swift recovery. After holding steady for over a decade, new...

Missouri Senate passes COVID-19 liability protections

SOURCE: The Joplin Globe JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A bill that would protect businesses, churches, health care facilities and other entities from liability of COVID-19 exposure is now headed to the House after passing in the Missouri Senate on Tuesday. Senate Bill 51,...

Two bills that deserve passage

SOURCE: News-Press NOW Missouri lawmakers return from spring break this week for the final push of the 2021 legislative session. After COVID-19 resulted in a disjointed session in 2020, lawmakers this year have a chance to advance two pieces of legislation that will...