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Category: Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
A comprehensive review from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Synthesis Project reports on the effectiveness of various malpractice reforms. Many physician and malpractice insurers claim that malpractice crises, both past and present, have caused physicians to retire early, restrict the Continue Reading …
Effects of Malpractice Reforms on Private Health Insurance Premiums
Tort reform is one of the major policy goals of many doctors groups. The American Medical Association claims that ”To preserve patients’ access to care, the AMA will continue to lead an aggressive, multi-year campaign to reduce medical liability premiums.” Continue Reading …
Where would you hang your shingle?
A unique survey of graduates from New York State residency programs sought to determine variables affecting the flow of new residency graduates into the physician workforce. 55 percent of respondents were excluded because they were pursuing additional training (fellowship) or Continue Reading …
Medical Malpractice: Crisis or just another controversy?
Malpractice expenses represent less than 10 percent of medical practice costs. Evidence for a nation-wide malpractice crisis is not apparent. A recent investigation utilizes data collected by the American Medical Association on physician incomes, practice expenses, and practice characteristics. The Continue Reading …