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ISMIE says med-mal reforms mean it can pay $17M in dividends

Posted on April 15, 2010 by admin

side note: Here is the evidence that medical liability tort reforms are effective in lowering the liability costs doctors have to pay. (Crain’s) — The state’s largest medical-malpractice insurer said Wednesday that it would dole out nearly $17 million in … Continue reading →

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What is Umbrella Coverage, and why it’s recommended.

Posted on April 14, 2010 by admin

A medical liability insurance specialist explains what Umbrella Coverage is and why it’s recommended. Request a free Medical Malpractice Insurance quote.

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Healthcare costs not an issue of ‘doctors vs. lawyers’

Posted on April 13, 2010 by admin

side note: Here’s an alternative look at tort reform debate. While many physicians and health care administrators believe medical malpractice tort reform is an answer to lowering health care costs in the country, attorneys believe they serve as watchdogs and … Continue reading →

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Medical malpractice insurance market expected to soften

Posted on March 8, 2010 by admin

side note: Wow! I found this to be a surprise. Even with the investment sector still moving in relative chaos, the highly respected Standard & Poor’s Rating Service is forecasting a continued soft market for medical liability insurance. What does … Continue reading →

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Sen. Dick Durbin on medical malpractice reform at White House health summit

Posted on March 1, 2010 by admin

side note: Here is insight on the medical malpractice debate from the second most powerful member of the Senate majority party. DURBIN: Mr. President, I’ve been biding my time throughout this entire meeting. I thank you for inviting us on … Continue reading →

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PIA Hails Removal of Medical Malpractice Insurers From Bill Restricting Insurance Antitrust Exemption

Posted on February 24, 2010 by admin

side note: This is actually a big deal. If the medical liability insurance industry had lost its anti-trust exemption, in all likelihood, malpractice premiums would have risen simply out of fear of the unknown. Sharing underwriting data is key to … Continue reading →

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Another view of the recent Illinois Supreme Court verdict on Medical Malpractice Insurance

Posted on February 19, 2010 by admin

side note: Here’s a good look at the potential impact — or lack thereof — by the Illinois Supreme Court decision on medical malpractice caps. Although medical malpractice awards climbed in the years before Illinois put limits on them, opponents … Continue reading →

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Utah Medical Malpractice bill seeks fair hearing

Posted on February 15, 2010 by admin

side note: Now that tort reform has become the oft-parroted republican talking point, we could be looking at an opportunity at the state level. So what if there is no federal tort reform? With the groundswell of conservative and independent … Continue reading →

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Did Rep. Murtha Die from Medical Malpractice?

Posted on February 10, 2010 by admin

side note: Regardless as to whether Rep. Murtha died of medical malpractice or not, will this event have any baring on the larger tort reform debate? Is this an instance anti-tort reformers can point to and say, “See, malpractice is … Continue reading →

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Fears from Illinois Supreme Court Ruling on Medical Malpractice Decision

Posted on February 9, 2010 by admin

side note: Here in Illinois, there is a real fear that downstate could experience a serious physician shortfall in the wake of last week’s decision. State Senator John O. Jones and State Representative John Cavaletto fear the State Supreme Court … Continue reading →

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