medical liability

Republicans Back Off Tort Reform Demands

Attempts to reform medical liability insurance and defensive medicine are going to take more time

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 >>

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 >>

Oregon Seeks $300,000 Tort Reform Grant

Proponents hope to link medical liability issues with patient safety concerns

January 14, 2010 -- Oregon officials are eager to apply for a federal grant to conduct research on tort reform.
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