Tort Reform Law

His big motivations are deregulation and tort reform, thanks to his business interests, and he’s looking to use his cash to match the “unlimited amounts” he says labor unions give to liberal candidates. New super PAC contribution rules allow him … Continue reading →

As a result, I was denied a simple up-or-down vote,” Ross said. The House bill voted on today included a tort reform measure, which Ross said would limit states’ rights and supersede Arkansas’s medical malpractice guidelines.

In the meantime, the GOP is attempting to mend fences with the American Medical Association by offsetting the cost of repeal with medical malpractice tort reforms. Politico: GOPers Clash Over Health-Law Repeal A mix of conservative ideologies …

Though it is unlikely the measure will be taken up by the Democrat-controlled Senate, the legislation spurred a vigorous debate during an election year where health care reform has taken … insurers and intentional torts committed by doctors …

Tort Reforms Offset Cost of IPAB Repeal Dr. Lazarus said the AMA also is “very pleased” with the other prong of the bill passed in the House today that institutes tort reforms designed to discourage frivolous malpractice suits and reduce … Continue reading →

The House on Thursday afternoon approved legislation that would repeal a government board tasked with finding Medicare savings, and institute medical tort reform across the country. Members approved H.R. 5, the Protecting Access to Healthcare …

In addition, the ratings consider the risks associated with medical professional liability as they relate to price competition, tort reform challenges, changes in market composition and loss cost trends. The outlook is based on MPIE’s ability to maintain …

At best the vote is symbolic. It is unlikely that the Democratic-controlled Senate will even consider a repeal of IPAB or malpractice tort reform for that matter. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced in February the Healthcare Bureaucrats Elimination Act (S … Continue reading →

Some critics, including Democrats who back health care reform, cite the independent board’s relative autonomy as a reason for eliminating it. In addition, Republican sponsors added long-desired tort-reform provisions against frivolous lawsuits …

Medical tort reform would be a good start.  Even though it is known that this would save up to $1 Trillion annually, the trial lawyers lobby has  succeeded in  convincing Congress that it is not in the best interests of … Continue reading →