Category Archives: Medical Malpractice Insurance rates by State

Physician Compensation Report Out

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Katie

The Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2012 is out. And, we here at MyMedicalMalpracticeInsurance.com love data –that is why we have tracked medical malpractice insurance premiums across major specialties, states and medical malpractice insurance providers over the last 10 years. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Rising Medical Malpractice Insurance Premiums? Yes & No

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Mike Matray

side note: The author of this article uses the Annual Rate Survey data published by Medical Liability Monitor — which illustrates a downward trend in medical malpractice insurance premiums — to question whether federal tort reform should be included in … Continue reading →

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Florida Medical Malpractice Tort Reform

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: There is some good news for physicians in Florida regarding Florida medical malpractice tort reform. A new bill, HB 479, specifically addresses new, more stringent requirements for expert medical malpractice witnesses who appear in Florida courts. Under the … Continue reading →

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Oregon to Re-join States with Caps?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: Oregon physicians once knew what is was like to practice medicine with caps on medical malpractice lawsuits –and then they didn’t. But, maybe they will again? Gov. John Kitzhaber is in the midst of a broad health care … Continue reading →

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Are You Too Afraid of Being Sued?

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: Every physician worries about being sued. Why? Is it because of the headache of a long, drawn-out trial? Is it because of the expense? It is because it is emotionally draining? Obviously, it is all of the above … Continue reading →

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Study Shows Medical Malpractice Rates Holding Steady

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: Being a physician these days is harder than ever. The massive expense of medical school loans, the unpredictability of third-party payers, and health care reform are just a few of the challenges facing physicians today. However, there is … Continue reading →

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Physician Shortage, Pt 2

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: We have seen time and time again what happens in rural parts of the country when there is a shortage of doctors. This case of an OBGYN in Illinois is a perfect example of why we need to … Continue reading →

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Louisiana Republicans Eagar to Push Medical Malpractice Reform

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Bob

Side note: Republican congressmen from Louisiana are eager for the new session of Congress to begin. The #1 item on their agenda…. the repeal of Obama’s historic health care overhaul. But there is one problem, they are uncertain of what … 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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Renowned Indiana Medical Malpractice Judge Retires

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Bob

Side note: Judge Michael H. Eldred retired from the Vigo Superior Court on Tuesday Dec. 28. Judge Eldred had served on the Indiana court for more than 30 years and his retirement brought out everyone, who is anyone, in the … Continue reading →

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