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Doctors fear medical malpractice claims, eye new legal protections

Jaime L. Brockway — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:54:15 +0000

Doctors may see prevention against medical malpractice liability (MPL) claims in future legislation, a welcome reform in an environment where most doctors face at least one lawsuit in their career, a new study says.

Doctors fear medical malpractice claims, eye new legal protections via IFAwebnews.

Regional medical malpractice insurer expands in N.J.

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:31:50 +0000

A regional medical malpractice insurance company, Healthcare Providers Insurance Exchange, has expanded its New Jersey operations with the opening of a new office in Hamilton, N.J.

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Calif. regulator targeting ‘excessive’ medical malpractice rates

Bob Graham — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:11:32 +0000

California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones is targeting medical malpractice insurers in the state because of what he calls “excessive rates.”

Calif. regulator targeting ‘excessive’ medical malpractice rates via IFAwebnews.

Deep digging needed to uncover malpractice reform’s common ground

Jessica Harper — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:52:40 +0000

WASHINGTON - President Obama signaled in his State of the Union address that Democrats and Republicans might find common ground on health care reform with the issue of medical malpractice, but experts remain far apart on how the Congress should tackle the issue.

Deep digging needed to uncover malpractice reform’s common ground via IFAwebnews.

Legislators in N.C. expected to address tort reform this year

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:21:15 +0000

The North Carolina General Assembly is expected to take up the issue of tort reform in the next few weeks, according to several key legislators.

Legislators in N.C. expected to address tort reform this year via IFAwebnews.

Bollinger adds sixth New Jersey agency to its ranks

Bob Graham — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:29:07 +0000

A Sparta, N.J., insurance agency with a strong foothold in the medical malpractice coverage market in the state, has merged with Bollinger, the Short Hills, N.J.-based company.

Bollinger adds sixth New Jersey agency to its ranks via IFAwebnews.

Medical malpractice damage limits do not affect health care costs

Jaime L. Brockway — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:36:54 +0000

Medical malpractice cases have no effect on health care costs, a South Florida personal injury and medical malpractice law firm said.

Medical malpractice damage limits do not affect health care costs via IFAwebnews.

Ill., N.Y. and Pa. lead in medical malpractice claims, costs

Bob Graham — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:07:11 +0000

Even though health care organization’s medical malpractice claim frequency has declined slightly, Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania continue to be the states most prone to claims and costly cases, according to a new report.

Ill., N.Y. and Pa. lead in medical malpractice claims, costs via IFAwebnews.

Pa. MCARE program extension awaits Rendell’s final say

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:54:08 +0000

The Pennsylvania House and Senate, just days before ending their session, approved a bill to extend the state’s medical malpractice fund.

Pa. MCARE program extension awaits Rendell’s final say via IFAwebnews.

New Jersey investment advisor charged in $100 million Ponzi scheme

Bob Graham — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:38:28 +0000

A New Jersey investment advisor paid for gambling and trips all over the world with the nearly $11 million she allegedly obtained fraudulently from 100 investors, according to federal authorities.

New Jersey investment advisor charged in $100 million Ponzi scheme via IFAwebnews.