by PPN | Mar 27, 2025 | latest_news, National, News, Newsletter, Utah
Premium increase causes pain for patients, providers A new American Medical Association Policy Research Perspective dives into the pain felt by health care providers and patients, as medical liability insurance premiums rise for a sixth year in a row. These troubling...
by PPN | Mar 27, 2025 | latest_news, News, Utah
The Utah Legislature passed a bill that would help set protections for physicians in medical malpractice lawsuits while still seeking to cover the needs of victims. After multiple changes were made to HB503, it passed through the final vote in the House on Thursday by...
by PPN | Mar 27, 2025 | latest_news, National, News
AMA Policy Research Perspectives Upward Trajectory of Medical Liability Premiums Persists for Sixth Year in a Row Introduction This Policy Research Perspective (PRP) examines recent trends in medical professional liability insurance (MPL) premiums from 2015 to 2024...
by PPN | Feb 26, 2025 | latest_news, National, News
As the size of the third-party litigation funding (TPLF) industry grows, defense bar stakeholders seek regulation designed to ensure that TPLF involvement in claims and trials is fully disclosed. Currently, the federal courts and most state courts don’t require...
by PPN | Feb 26, 2025 | latest_news, National, New Mexico, News
In a largely rural state defined by long distances to health care, the loss of 248 doctors across New Mexico in recent years means that patients face longer wait times and further travel to access the care they need. Moreover, “New Mexico was the only state to lose...
by PPN | Feb 26, 2025 | Arkansas, latest_news, National, News
A controversial tort reform bill will be sent to Gov. Sarah Sanders’ desk after the state Senate narrowly approved the legislation on Thursday. If signed by the governor, House Bill 1204 would limit the amount of damages plaintiffs can recover for medical bills in...
