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Malpractice reform: one state's example.

James W Saxton1, Maggie M Finkelstein

  • 1Health Care Litigation Group, Stevens & Lee, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. JWS@stevenslee.com

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|August 12, 2003
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The medical malpractice liability crisis impacts healthcare costs and physician practice. This article examines Pennsylvania

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Policy
  • Medical Law
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The medical malpractice liability system faces a crisis characterized by escalating costs.
  • This crisis has led to the closure of major medical malpractice insurance providers.
  • Physicians are increasingly hesitant to perform high-risk procedures or leave medical practice due to liability concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the specific measures implemented in Pennsylvania to address medical malpractice liability.
  • To analyze recent federal government initiatives aimed at tort reform within the medical field.

Main Methods:

  • Review of legislative actions and policy changes in Pennsylvania concerning medical malpractice.
  • Analysis of federal tort reform proposals and their potential impact on healthcare.

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Main Results:

  • Pennsylvania has enacted specific legislative strategies to mitigate malpractice liability.
  • Federal tort reform efforts represent a broader governmental response to the crisis.

Conclusions:

  • State-level interventions, exemplified by Pennsylvania, are crucial for managing malpractice liability.
  • Federal tort reform aims to create a more stable environment for medical practice and insurance.