Family Of Heart Patient Sues PeaceHealth For $1 Million
A family of a Veneta man who died after successive treatments by PeaceHealth physicians is suing the hospital group for more than $1 million.
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Leading Republicans See A Costly Malpractice Crisis — Experts Don’t
As top Republicans see it, a medical malpractice crisis is threatening U.S. health care: Frivolous lawsuits are driving up malpractice insurance premiums and forcing physicians out of business.
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.
New Guidelines Could Impact Tort Reform
Oregon will receive a $299,000 federal planning grant in September to begin identifying such guidelines
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.
Tort Reform Will Raise its Head Next Year
Oregon Health Policy Board appoints a 15-member medical liability task force
