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Liability premiums stay stable, but insurers warn this might not last :: Nov. 23, ...
An overall dip in lawsuit frequency -- 30% or more in some places -- is the driving force behind premium moderation.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/23/prl21123.htm- 37.0KB

AMA meeting: Are doctors responsible for controlling health care costs? :: Nov. ...
A CEJA open forum explored the role of physicians in an age of ever-rising medical spending.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/23/prsi1123.htm- 32.9KB

Maryland high court to consider expert witness rule :: Nov. 16, 2009
The case centers on what professional activities qualify physicians to testify as medical expert witnesses.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/prsa1116.htm- 30.2KB

Liability reform demos must have patient safety element :: Nov. 9, 2009
It's not clear how closely projects must focus on medical errors in order to qualify for some of the $25 million in federal grants.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/09/gvsa1109.htm- 33.4KB

AMA's 7 guiding principles for health system reform :: Nov. 2, 2009
AMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practice
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/02/edca1102.htm- 32.0KB

Health reform bills light on medical liability reform :: Nov. 2, 2009
A recent Congressional Budget Office report citing potential savings and revenues from tort reform could breathe new life into the debate.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/02/gvsb1102.htm- 33.7KB

Disciplinary records relevant in liability case :: Nov. 2, 2009
In the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/02/prca1102.htm- 35.1KB

Litigation stress: Being sued is personal as well as professional :: Nov. 2, 2009
Some programs are helping physicians cope.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/02/prsa1102.htm- 36.1KB

Scientific method offers view to solving liability crisis :: Oct. 19, 2009
AMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practice
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/10/19/edca1019.htm- 31.6KB

Doctors owed no duty to nonpatient, Illinois high court rules :: Oct. 19, 2009
Court rulings and statutes in other states have recognized that duty when the potential victim is a specific, identifiable person.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/10/19/prsc1019.htm- 31.1KB

Certificate-of-merit law struck down by Washington Supreme Court :: Oct. 12, 2009 ...
The high court, in a separate ruling, declined to allow trial lawyers to include consumer protection act claims in medical liability cases.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/10/12/prsb1012.htm- 33.6KB

Florida lawsuit takes swing at 3-strikes liability rule :: Oct. 5, 2009 ...
In the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/10/05/prca1005.htm- 34.4KB

Challenges to medical liability caps go before Georgia, Maryland high courts :..
Doctors say the cases threaten to destabilize liability climates and highlight the need for tort reform to be part of federal health system reform.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/09/28/prl20928.htm- 34.6KB

Doctors, nurses, seniors target reform myths :: Sept. 21, 2009 .. American ...
The AMA joins with AARP and the American Nurses Assn. to clarify positions on health system reform and help move the debate beyond anti-reform rhetoric.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/09/21/gvsb0921.htm- 32.9KB

N.J. liability trial swamped with errors :: Sept. 7, 2009 .. American Medical ..
In the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/09/07/prca0907.htm- 35.2KB

Organized medicine aims to strengthen liability provisions in reform bill :: Aug. ...
An approved amendment would encourage states to explore certain liability alternatives, but lawmakers rebuffed attempts at damage caps and other physician-backed proposals.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/31/gvsc0831.htm- 34.0KB

Physicians stop states from raiding liability funds :: Aug. 17, 2009 .. American ...
New Hampshire and Pennsylvania are the latest state governments to attempt to divert the money to other purposes.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/17/gvsa0817.htm- 33.3KB

'Making the sausage' that will reform broken system :: Aug. 10, 2009 .. American ...
AMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practice
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/10/edca0810.htm- 34.1KB

Health reform bill awaiting House return retools public plan to encourage doctor ..
Physicians who choose to accept patients enrolled in the public plan option would not be tied to Medicare rates.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/10/gvl10810.htm- 34.2KB

Wis. high court maintains limits on awards to third parties :: Aug. 10, 2009 .. ...
Justices say $200,000 awarded to a father for emotional distress after his son's death is not allowed under state's medical liability laws.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/10/prsd0810.htm- 31.9KB

Litigation screening panels on trial: Are they working? :: Aug. 3, 2009 ...
Many states use pretrial review panels to sift out meritless cases and encourage early settlement without going to court. Are they working?
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/03/prsa0803.htm- 43.6KB

Senate health panel approves its part of reform bill :: July 27, 2009 .. American ...
But the Congressional Budget Office director says the measure would not significantly control long-term health spending.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/07/27/gvsa0727.htm- 34.2KB

Can protecting patients be made recession-proof? (Patient Safety Congress annual ..
As hospitals cut back, doctors and patient safety officers are exploring the business case for quality initiatives.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/07/20/prsa0720.htm- 44.4KB

Court: Physician liability limited in third-party cases :: July 20, 2009 .. ...
A Massachusetts high court decision centers on physician's duty of care to third parties.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/07/20/prsc0720.htm- 29.8KB

N.H. doctors sue to stop state raid on medical liability fund :: July 13, 2009 ...
Physicians say the move is illegal and threatens access to care. State officials defend their plan to use the funds for other health care programs.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/07/13/gvsb0713.htm- 32.8KB

Appellate court upholds California medical liability cap :: July 13, 2009 .. ...
But the case is being appealed to the state Supreme Court.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/07/13/prsa0713.htm- 30.1KB

Hospital system tries letting patients read physicians' notes :: July 6, 2009 ...
Electronic medical records and a push for consumer involvement make it more acceptable -- and imperative -- to release more information, say Beth Israel project backers.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/07/06/bil20706.htm- 34.0KB

AMA meeting: AMA reaffirms stance in health system reform debate :: June 29, 2009 ...
The Association keeps its options open on public plan issue amid calls from some delegates to take a stand.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/29/prl10629.htm- 38.4KB

OIG approves hospital plan to pay for emergency call :: June 8, 2009 .. American ...
If not carefully structured, call payment arrangements still pose legal risks, experts say.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/08/gvsc0608.htm- 31.8KB

Oklahoma enacts comprehensive tort reform :: June 8, 2009 .. American Medical ...
Physicians are pleased with the new law, which includes several medical liability protections. But they plan to monitor certain provisions.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/08/prsb0608.htm- 28.0KB

Doctor's duty to a third party the exception, not rule :: June 1, 2009 ...
In the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/01/prcb0601.htm- 34.4KB

Doctor gets jail time for online, out-of-state prescribing :: June 1, 2009 .. ...
The decision could give prosecutors broader reach in pursuing criminal charges in such cases.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/01/prsd0601.htm- 29.0KB

Medicine's voice being heard on health system reform :: May 18, 2009 .. American ..
AMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practice
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/05/18/edca0518.htm- 33.9KB

Health care leaders pledge $2 trillion in spending cuts :: May 18, 2009 ...
The AMA indicated it will push for medical liability reform for doctors in exchange for reducing health spending growth.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/05/18/gvl10518.htm- 33.8KB

Breaking through barriers: Incoming AMA president ready to tackle tough issues ...
In an interview with American Medical News, J. James Rohack, MD, outlines his goals for the next year.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/05/18/prsa0518.htm- 37.9KB

Nevada lawmakers moving to change state's liability cap :: May 4, 2009 .. ...
Meanwhile, a backlog of medical liability cases has prompted a 'settlement marathon' by the state Supreme Court.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/05/04/prsa0504.htm- 32.4KB

Making sure your patients know what you're saying :: April 20, 2009 .. American ..
Communication barriers continue to pose legal risks if doctors fail to provide adequate language assistance to patients who are deaf or don't speak English.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/20/prsa0420.htm- 40.5KB

Pain doctor made to prove care was proper :: April 6, 2009 .. American Medical ..
In the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/06/prcb0406.htm- 34.1KB

Ariz. high court validates standards for expert witnesses in liability cases :: ...
Meanwhile, Georgia's noneconomic damage cap likely will head to that state's Supreme Court after a trial court declared the award limit unconstitutional.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/06/prsb0406.htm- 31.4KB

High court allows state claims against drugmakers over inadequate warning labels ...
Physicians differ in how the decision could impact patient care.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/16/prsa0316.htm- 31.5KB

Doctor wants to share trials of liability suits with peers :: March 9, 2009 ...
In the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/09/prca0309.htm- 35.5KB

Mass. bill aims to reverse court expansion of physician liability :: March 9, ...
Recent rulings would allow new claims against doctors.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/09/prsf0309.htm- 28.0KB

At the same table: Alternative liability resolution :: Feb. 2, 2009 .. American ..
More doctors are considering mediation and other voluntary methods to avoid a costly, adversarial court system. But some say it's no panacea for doctors' liability woes.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/02/02/prsa0202.htm- 38.7KB

Emergency care system gets low grades :: Jan. 19, 2009 .. American Medical News
National report card says situation is dire in many states and changes are needed.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/01/19/prsb0119.htm- 30.2KB

Doctor liable for not providing sign language interpreter :: Jan. 5, 2009 ...
In the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/01/05/prca0105.htm- 35.6KB

Liability premium outlook improves as many physicians see lower rates :: Dec. 29, ...
Insurers reported an average 4.3% decrease. Doctors say premiums are shrinking from very high levels.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/12/29/prl11229.htm- 40.1KB

Defensive medicine widespread among Massachusetts doctors :: Dec. 29, 2008 .. ...
The state medical society is calling for tort reforms to address costs, access and safety issues associated with medical liability fears.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/12/29/prsb1229.htm- 32.4KB

Courts in 2 states rule on reach of HIPAA in medical liability cases :: Dec. 15, ...
Some experts say the decisions point to ongoing confusion over the federal privacy statute in legal proceedings.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/12/15/gvsa1215.htm- 31.6KB

Illinois high court hears challenge to state medical liability cap :: Dec. 15, ...
Meanwhile, Georgia's award limit remains intact after a case contesting the law settled.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/12/15/prsb1215.htm- 28.1KB

Pennsylvania health system reform hits snag over coverage, liability help :: Nov. ...
The governor won't support medical liability assistance for physicians unless the state covers more of its uninsured.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/11/10/gvsb1110.htm- 34.1KB

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