by PPN | Feb 28, 2017 | National, News
Doctors who worry about medical malpractice lawsuits would get major relief under legislation that was approved by a House committee Tuesday and that would make it harder for patients to come after their money. The legislation, approved by the House Judiciary...
by PPN | Feb 28, 2017 | National, News
Over the past 20 years, House Republicans repeatedly have passed malpractice tort reform that caps non-economic damages at $250,000, only to be stymied by Senate Democrats who view such measures as an intrusion on a plaintiff’s right to his or her day in court....
by PPN | Feb 23, 2017 | National, News, Washington
Which medical professionals are qualified to provide medical causation testimony before a court? In Frausto v. Yakima HMA, the Supreme Court of Washington will determine whether an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) is qualified to testify as to the...
by PPN | Feb 15, 2017 | Iowa, National, News
On Monday, both the House and Senate Judiciary Committees introduced bills on tort reform HSB 105 and SSB 1087 This IMS-crafted tort reform package represents the most comprehensive reforms to Iowa’s medical liability system in more than a generation and marks the...
by PPN | Jan 23, 2017 | National, News
Big agendas and bigger issues are being talked about by the new president and the Republican Congress. This is a good thing. This new government should aim to act boldly and quickly. For conservatives, there are also smaller but significant issues — points of...
by PPN | Jan 16, 2017 | Missouri, News
With labor and ethics reform making up the majority of the General Assembly’s first two weeks in session, a few other bills at the top of Republican leadership’s docket may not have grabbed as much attention. However, they could be just as impactful for the state’s...
