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...
by PPN | Apr 30, 2020 | National
SOURCE: JD Supra On April 14, 2020, the General Counsel for the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) issued an Advisory Opinion (the Opinion) concerning the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (the PREP Act) and the March 10, 2020 Declaration...
by PPN | Mar 31, 2020 | National
SOURCE: The New York Times There is something we can do immediately that will dramatically help hospitals free up beds and medical equipment to help those suffering from covid-19. This proposal will save lives the minute that states and other authorities adopt it. We...
