Malpractice

Fear of lawsuits spurs more costly care, survey, experts find

September 28, 2011

One of the major factors for rising healthcare costs is that providers are, by their own admission, offering their patients too much care, according to a recent survey.
 

Federal court: Capping malpractice awards does not violate Constitution

June 01, 2011

A U.S. appeals court in Florida determined that the state's cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases does not violate the U.S. Constitution.
 

Obama's proposed malpractice reforms would protect providers

February 17, 2011

President Obama is asking the Justice Department for $250 million in grants to help states write and implement new medical malpractice laws to help lower healthcare costs.
 

CMS proposes physician Medicare payment rate cut in 2010

July 02, 2009

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday proposed reducing Medicare payment rates for physicians by 21.5% in calendar year 2010. It also disclosed other physician payment reforms as part of the administration's healthcare reform agenda.
 
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