by PPN | Jul 30, 2026 | latest_news, National, News, Newsletter
Nuclear verdicts are reshaping the liability landscape Physicians may be facing fewer lawsuits, but the price tag on those claims that do occur is climbing fast — and further driving up the price patients pay for care. In a new analysis, Robert E. White Jr., president...
by PPN | Jul 30, 2026 | latest_news, National, News
Patients now receive laboratory and imaging results in real time via electronic health record (EHR) portals—often before the ordering physician reviews the findings. This newfound ability to receive and act on clinical information before speaking with a medical...
by PPN | Jul 30, 2026 | latest_news, National, News
North Carolina recently became the first state to ban third-party litigation funding (TPLF) in civil proceedings. House Bill 315, titled the Prohibit Litigation Investments Act, bans external investors from financing lawsuits in exchange for repayment once the case...
by PPN | Jul 30, 2026 | latest_news, National, News
Physicians report being sued less often, but medical malpractice claims are becoming more expensive, more volatile, and more consequential—driving up malpractice costs and rate pressure. Actual medical malpractice claims frequency has declined from historic levels,...
by PPN | Jun 30, 2026 | latest_news, National, News, Newsletter
Liability awards draw concern in long-term care Large jury awards in skilled nursing and senior care settings are drawing increased attention as health care providers and industry leaders warn of growing pressure on the medical liability environment. Reporting in...
by PPN | Jun 30, 2026 | latest_news, National, News
The doctor shortage is only part of the problem. The rest is how we train them A pregnant woman in rural America may have to drive two hours — sometimes more — to reach a hospital that can deliver her baby. If labor comes early or complications arise, that distance...
