Tort Reform

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 >>

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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Medical Liability Task Force Created

Unlike previous discussions of this contentious topic, no one raised an objection

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 >>

Spark Lit for Tort Reform Talks

Physicians and lawyers look for collaboration

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 >>

Tort Reform Gets New Legs

Newly created Health Policy Board expected to take up medical malpractice reform

October 6, 2009 -- Tort reform’s on the mind of Oregon physicians and legislators, many of whom believe it’s essential to achieving health reform. Read More >>

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