Category Archives: Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Insurance

Professor Argues Against Massachusetts Apology Approach

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Mike Matray

Last month, the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS), joined by six healthcare organizations, announced the launch of a new initiative to improve the commonwealth’s medical liability system. The new alliance collectively created what it refers to as the Roadmap to Reform, … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Hopes Apology Approach Will Reduce Medical Malpractice Insurance Premiums

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Mike Matray

Last week, the Massachusetts Medical Society announced that six of its top healthcare organizations would be launching a new initiative aimed at improving the commonwealth’s medical liability system and lowering the cost of medical malpractice insurance premiums. The new initiative … Continue reading →

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More than Half of Med Mal Cases in Massachusetts Dropped

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: A new study shows that almost 60% of medical malpractice cases in the state of Massachusetts are eventually dropped by plaintiffs. If you’re a Massachusetts physician, that’s good news and bad news. It’s good news because the case … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Again Ahead of the Curve

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: In the health care world, Massachusetts has a reputation for being progressive and ahead of its time. Massachusetts has already enacted universal coverage and is now looking to undertake the next step and work on cost-containment. Many health … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Heading Toward Med Mal Reform?

Posted on March 2, 2011 by admin

Side Note: The state of Massachusetts is embarking on new health care reform. Governor Patrick recently introduced a bill that, if signed into law, would do a lot for med mal reform in the state. Already known for being progressive … Continue reading →

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Three Strikes and you’re Out?

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Bob

Side note: The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston hopes that this is not the case. Since September 2010 there have been 3 incidents of surgical mistakes reported at Beth Israel. Two of the operations were performed by the … Continue reading →

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Doctor sentenced to jail in abortion death case

Posted on September 28, 2010 by admin

Side note: Sometimes medical malpractice can cost a doctor a lot more than higher medical malpractice insurance premiums. Recently Rapin Osathanondh, age 67, was sentenced to a 2.5 years in jail for his negligence resulting in the death of Laura … Continue reading →

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Report Ranks States on Need for Medical Malpractice Reform

Posted on August 4, 2010 by admin

side note: The U.S. Index of Health Ownership, published by PRI, will not be updated in full for 2010, but there is a 2010 U.S. Tort Liability Index. The Tort Index includes 42 variables divided into inputs and outputs. The … Continue reading →

Medical Malpractice Insurance Rates Top Factor in Deteriorating Practice Environment for Massachusetts Physicians

Posted on May 28, 2010 by admin

Side note: On Tuesday, the Massachusetts Medical Society released its annual MMS Physician Practice Environment Index,a report on 9 factors in the state that influence the practice environment for physicians. For 16 of the past 18 years, the analysis has … Continue reading →

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Requiring Doctors to Justify Scans Reduces Medical Waste

Posted on May 27, 2010 by admin

side note: An innovative approach to lowering costs involves using computers to challenge scan orders that aren’t likely to help diagnose patients. Usually, these orders are entered by support staff, but the computer system at Massachusetts General Hospital requires a … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Insurance

Professor Argues Against Massachusetts Apology Approach

Massachusetts Hopes Apology Approach Will Reduce Medical Malpractice Insurance Premiums

More than Half of Med Mal Cases in Massachusetts Dropped

Massachusetts Again Ahead of the Curve

Massachusetts Heading Toward Med Mal Reform?

Three Strikes and you’re Out?

Doctor sentenced to jail in abortion death case

Report Ranks States on Need for Medical Malpractice Reform

Medical Malpractice Insurance Rates Top Factor in Deteriorating Practice Environment for Massachusetts Physicians

Requiring Doctors to Justify Scans Reduces Medical Waste

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