malpractice

Tort Reform Or Else

Republicans say they need tort reform if the Governor wants transformation
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 >>

New Guidelines Could Impact Tort Reform

Oregon will receive a $299,000 federal planning grant in September to begin identifying such guidelines
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 >>

Doctors Reap $1.6 Million from Malpractice Insurer

While malpractice rates remain flat, a reform task force holds its first meeting May 17
April 15, 2010 – As state officials gear up to consider reforming Oregon’s malpractice laws, physicians are getting a reprieve. Read More >>

Tort Reform Will Raise its Head Next Year

Oregon Health Policy Board appoints a 15-member medical liability task force
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 >>
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