The following is a roundup of medical malpractice stories that have been reported within the last three months, beginning with the most recent.
1. Group Calls on HHS to Close Gap in Medical Malpractice Reporting
Public Citizen, an advocacy group, submitted a petition to HHS seeking to publish a proposed rule requiring all reports of medical malpractice payments be submitted to the federal government's National Practitioner Data Bank.
2. Does Attorney-Client Or Physician-Patient Win the Battle of the Privileges?
The Washington Supreme Court handed down a major decision that creates challenges for hospital-defendants in medical malpractice cases.
3. Medical Malpractice Claims Hit an All-Time Low in Ohio
The Ohio Department of Insurance's annual Ohio Medical Professional Liability Closed Claim Report revealed there were fewer medical malpractice claims recorded in
4. AHA: Physicians Who Volunteer in Emergencies Should Have Liability Protection
The American Hospital Association sent a letter showing its support of the Good Samaritan Health Professional Act that would amend the Public Health Service Act to limit the liability of healthcare professionals who cross state lines to volunteer their services in a federally declared emergency.
5. Top 5 Reasons Internists Are Sued For Medical Malpractice
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine identified the top reasons why internists are sued for medical malpractice and determined the success rate of each type of case identified.
6. Decline In Medical Malpractice Costs at Connecticut Hospitals May Not Be Long-Term
Connecticut's 29 acute-care hospitals experienced a 16 percent decrease in medical malpractice insurance costs from 2009 to 2012, but according to hospital officials within the state, the reduction in costs may not be long-term.
7. Alaska Passes Bill Making Medical Apologies Inadmissible Evidence in Medical Malpractice Cases
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8. 5 Physician Specialties With The Highest Malpractice Risk
A study by the RAND Institute of Civil Justice and RAND Health ranked physician specialties based on medical malpractice risk involved.
9. RAND: PPACA Will Increase Number Of Medical Malpractice Claims
A study released by the RAND Corporation found the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will increase the number of medical malpractice cases.
11. Wisconsin Senate Passes Bill Making Medical Apologies Inadmissible
A Wisconsin bill making physician apologies, condolences and expressions of sympathy toward patients regarding the healthcare provider's actions inadmissible in civil proceedings and administrative hearings was passed by the state Senate.
12. Florida Supreme Court: Injury-Causing Defendant Also Responsible for Malpractice Injuries From Needed Medical Treatment
The Florida Supreme Court signed off on an amendment to the state's standard jury instructions specifying a defendant who caused an injury is responsible for additional injury caused by reasonably obtained medical care or treatment.
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