Category Archives: New York Medical Malpractice Insurance

Recent Changes to the New York Medical Malpractice Insurance Market

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Katie

Although it’s one of the largest states from the medical malpractice insurance premium point of view, New York can be a very frustrating state when looking for medical malpractice insurance. Doctors have limited choices for New York medical malpractice insurance … Continue reading →

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Insurance Reform Needed to Lower New York Doctors’ Medical Malpractice Rates, California Consumer Watchdog Testifies

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Mike Matray

side note: California has long been on the cutting edge of medical liability tort reform. It was the first state in the nation to institute a cap on non-economic damages with the 1975 Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) of … Continue reading →

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New York Launches Medical Malpractice Court

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Mike Matray

side note: New York is one of the states using funds designated by the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act to set-up alternative resolution models for medical malpractice cases. One of the more popular ideas — a specific court for … Continue reading →

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New York Physicians Finding Things a Lot Better in Texas

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: They say things are bigger and better in Texas and this is true for New York physicians who relocate to the Lone Star State. Due to tort reform legislation, known at Prop 12, that went into effect in … 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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New York OBs in Crisis

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: If New York’s medical malpractice system is in crisis, then its obstetricians are at the apex of that crisis. As we all know, New York physicians face some of the highest medical malpractice insurance premiums in the country … Continue reading →

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Sad Reality for NY Med Mal Reform

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: It’s tough being a physician in New York state. New York has some of the highest medical malpractice insurance rates in the country. If you’d like to view a history of New York medical malpractice insurance rates over … Continue reading →

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New York to Join Other States with Caps?

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: New York physicians pay some of the highest medical liability insurance rates in the country and something has to give. Will New York be the next state to join the coveted group of 35 states that currently have … 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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Mediation Saves Time and Money in Medical Malpractice Cases

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: In a study reported in amednews.com, published by the American Medical Association, medical malpractice mediation was found to save physicians both time and money in settling their malpractice cases and also resulted in patients getting compensated more quickly. … Continue reading →

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