The Journal Record, Oklahoma City, OK (Associated Press) - May 15, 2009
...The civil justice bill redefines what constitutes a frivolous lawsuit and strengthens summary judgment rules to make it easier for a judge to dismiss a lawsuit that has no merit before it goes to trial...
Some bills to miss deadline
Las Vegas Review Journal, NV (Associated Press) - May 15, 2009
A construction defect bill sought by Nevada's powerful but struggling construction industry and a measure to loosen caps on medical malpractice awards have died in key legislative committees...
Opinion - Blaine Peterson: An insider's view on health care reform
Denver Post, CO - May 15, 2009
...Unless the United States gets a handle on malpractice costs, we will never be able to achieve in reduction in the number of health care products used. Even a 5% reduction in the number of test and procedures would have an enormous impact on the total cost of health care...
Increased patient volume concerns doctors, lawmakers
Middletown Journal, OH - May 14, 2009
...Ohio medical malpractice insurance rates for the top five insurers have fallen 22 percent in the past four years after more than doubling between 2001 and 2005...
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