by PPN | Jun 30, 2020 | Iowa, National
SOURCE: Radio Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the bill into law that gives businesses and health care providers new liability protections from COVID-related lawsuits. Senator Zach Whiting, a Republican from Spirit Lake, said it sends an important message. “If...
by PPN | Jun 30, 2020 | National
SOURCE: North California Record As the effort to provide liability protections amid the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a bill introduced in the U.S. House May 28 seeks to safeguard physicians and other health professionals working on the front lines. “During this global...
by PPN | May 29, 2020 | National, New York
SOURCE: New York Daily News As a plaintiff’s attorney for four decades and past president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, I support medical malpractice litigation. In fact, I believe medical professionals should be held to a higher standard than...
by PPN | May 29, 2020 | California, National, New York, Newsletter
HCLA presses Congress to pass COVID-19 liability protections As the need for federal action in support of pandemic responders builds, the Health Coalition on Liability and Access is taking an active role in pressing Capitol Hill on the importance of incorporating...
by PPN | May 29, 2020 | National
SOURCE: North California Record Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill last week heard testimony on expanding liability protections during the COVID-19 pandemic, a measure that many say is necessary to prepare for reopening the nation’s economy. While Republicans have...
by PPN | Apr 30, 2020 | National, Newsletter
The HCLA and Protect Patients Now remain committed to supporting our front line health care providers and keeping you updated on COVID-19 related medical liability reform developments at the state and federal levels. Visit our dedicated COVID-19 resource page for...
