Category Archives: medical professional liability insurance

PIAA 2012 Medical Liability Conference to Convene in Washington, D.C. in May

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Mike Matray

Rockville, MD – February 15, 2012 – The Physician Insurers Association of America (PIAA), the national insurance industry trade association representing medical professional liability (MPL) insurance companies, today announced that its 2012 Medical Liability Conference will be held in Washington, … Continue reading →

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Surgical Malpractice Lawsuits in Texas Decrease 80% After 2003 Tort Reforms

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Mike Matray

side note: California’s MICRA Act has been considered the gold standard of tort reform since 1975, but Texas’ 2003 medical liability tort reforms built on California’s law and upped the ante. And the results have been amazing. The article below … Continue reading →

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Ohio Court Rules Statute of Repose Portion of 2003 Medical Malpractice Tort Reform Unconstitutional

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Mike Matray

side note: This is a ruling that could have significant impact on the cost of medical liability insurance in Ohio. In this case, an appellate court found that the state’s statute of repose was unconstitutional. Like a statute of limitations, … Continue reading →

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Medical Malpractice Issues: Hospital Errors Affect About 1 In Every 3 Patients In The USA

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Mike Matray

side note: This is a startling statistic, and much higher than anyone had previously estimated. The below article presents the highlights from a piece that recently appeared in “Health Affairs.” By pulling out the most shocking medical malpractice statistics, Medical … Continue reading →

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Judge-Directed Negotiations Expedite Malpractice Cases

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Mike Matray

side note: Here is a fantastic example of a successful medical malpractice program funded by the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act. The pilot program is intended to streamline medical professional liability court cases. In a “judge-directed negotiation,” a judge … Continue reading →

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