Medical malpractice reform
Archived coverage of state leaders' efforts to reduce doctors' insurance rates.
Long wait for action in death of their son
Assembly considers reform of review board as parents seek discipline for doctor who prescribed OxyContin
Calls for more doctor oversight
Number of malpractice claims are overlooked
Disregarding the symptoms
Maryland ignores most malpractice claims and settlements -- signs that other states use in examining physicians and protecting the public
Doctor insurer says malpractice rate increase not needed this year
Doctors get help on bills for insurance this week
State subsidy kicks in for malpractice policies
State clears way to give doctors relief on premiums
AG's office rules money is available before July 1
Medical malpractice bill OK'd, moves to the House
Senate Republicans revisit issue of malpractice reform
Governor renews his effort to limit malpractice awards
Senate President Miller skeptical about need
Redmer lays HMO cost rise to Democrats
Insurance chief reacts to call for resignation; Tax 'not something I asked for'; Pass-through to clients decried by Miller, Busch
Insurance regulator draws fire over HMOs
Democrats lament tax being passed to consumer; 'Not approved in legal manner'
Lawmakers override veto on reform bill
Medical malpractice bill now becomes state law; Ehrlich lobbying effort rebuffed; 5 other vetoes also fall on eve of regular session
Ehrlich vetoes malpractice legislation
Legislators say override likely when Assembly reconvenes today; He calls rejection 'good policy'; HMO tax, legal reforms are key sticking points
2 bills' vetoes likely to hold
Votes short on tuition cap, 'living wage,' Miller says; 'Juice isn't worth the squeeze'; Override on malpractice expected in both houses
The malpractice issue: who, why and what
Health panel sees reform bill as costly
HMO tax could force some employers to cut benefits; Part of malpractice legislation; State group notes concern in letter to legislators
Physicians urge governor not to veto malpractice bill
Doctors, hospitals call measure a start on urgently needed relief
Doctors facing tough decisions
As malpractice debate rages, some quit practicing
Medical 'reform' hard to assess
Bill's savings impossible to predict, experts say; Much data not available; One certainty is a cut in doctors' premiums
Doctors pleased but ask for more
Malpractice reform bill is a 'start,' physicians say; 'More things ... can be done'; Measure would slash rise in premiums, tax HMOs
Ill feelings at the top hobble Md. governing
Politics: Relations are at an all-time low among the governor, Senate president and House speaker.
Ehrlich has veto ready for bill
Malpractice insurance steps inadequate, he says; 'Almost nothing in tort reform'
Lawmakers, Ehrlich digging in heels over malpractice subsidy
Bills from both chambers would tax HMO premiums; Governor promises a veto; Administration prefers using taxpayer funds
Doctor stars as tort victim
Documentary: A doctor-financed film stars a physician who quit obstetrics when her premiums soared.
No evidence of progress on key issues
Impasse: Legalization of slot machines and soaring medical malpractice rates remain sticking points as the new General Assembly session approaches.
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