tort reform

February 2, 2012 -- Despite pressure by Republicans to include tort reform in legislation that will transform Oregon’s healthcare system during the February legislative session under way, that issue will have to wait until 2013, predicted Sen. Alan Bates (D-Medford. Read More >>

May 6, 2011 – Republicans on the committee to transform the Oregon Health Plan signaled this week they might be willing to back off their immediate demands for tort reform. Read More >>

April 21, 2011 -- Republicans on a joint committee charged with transforming the Oregon Health Plan made their first bold move Wednesday night saying without medical malpractice reform they can’t support one of Governor John Kitzhaber’s signature proposals this legislative session. Read More >>

January 5, 2011 -- When trial attorneys and physicians get together, there’s nothing more contentious than having a discussion about overhauling the tort system. However, a task force convened by the Oregon Health Policy Board stayed away from such rancor. Read More >>

June 15, 2010 – Medical malpractice reform, an issue that’s divided trial attorneys and physicians for decades, will get a boost when Oregon joins 12 other states to share $25 million in federal grants. Read More >>

April 15, 2010 – As state officials gear up to consider reforming Oregon’s malpractice laws, physicians are getting a reprieve. Read More >>

March 10, 2010 – Tort reform is definitely coming back to the 2011 Oregon Legislature. That message came loud and clear when the Oregon Health Policy Board appointed a 15-member task force on March 9. Read More >>

January 14, 2010 -- Oregon officials are eager to apply for a federal grant to conduct research on tort reform.
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January 14, 2010 -- Dr. Chuck Hofmann was right all along. He adamantly believed that the newly formed Oregon Health Policy Board needed to create a task force to investigate Oregon’s medical liability system. Read More >>

October 21, 2009 -- The White House is pursuing demonstration projects that look at new ways to manage patient safety and medical liability claims. By executive order, President Obama has set aside $25 million for demonstration projects next year. Read More >>