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• Governor Signs Fair Share Act Modifying Pennsylvania’s Joint and Several Liability Law
  A much needed liability reform bill, which the Pennsylvania Medical Society strongly supports, was signed into law by Gov. Tom Corbett on June 28, 2011. The Fair Share Act modifies Pennsylvania’s joint and several liability law.
• U.S. House Committee Votes on Liability Reform Legislation
  The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee approved HR 5, a bi-partisan bill containing significant medical liability reforms intended to help repair the flawed medical liability system, reduce the increase of health care costs, and safeguard patients’ access to medical care.
• PAMED Participates in News Conference on Tort Reform
  It is imperative to reform Pennsylvania’s legal system in order to protect access to high quality medical care for all Pennsylvanians.
• Physician Apology Bill Passes House of Representatives
  A much needed liability reform bill addressing physician apologies has cleared another important hurdle on its way to becoming law by passing the state House of Representatives.
• PAMED among 100 Organizations to Join AMA in Support of 2011 HEALTH Act
  The AMA along with 100 other medical and physician organizations including the Pennsylvania Medical Society has sent a letter supporting a bi-partisan bill of reforms intended to repair the flawed medical liability system.
• Guide Addresses How EHR Data Can Be Used in Medical Liability Suit
  Read this guide to learn how electronic health records (EHRs) can be used in a medical liability suit and how to protect yourself and your practice.
• Medical Liability Update: Claims and Costs Stay High as Trial Bar Pecks Away at Reforms
  State and federal legislation could mean more money for trial lawyers. Meanwhile, studies shows that liability claim rates continue to be high and costs to society are greater than the lawyers claim.
• Liability Lawsuit Filings Declined 4 Percent in 2009
  The number of medical liability lawsuit filings dropped about 4 percent in 2009, from 1,602 in 2008 to 1,533.
• PAMED Fighting Package of Tort Reform Bills
  The Pennsylvania Medical Society strongly opposes a handful of bills that would loosen tort laws and is coordinating efforts to fight the legislation.
• PMSLIC Declares 10 Percent Dividend
  The medical liability insurer has announced a dividend of 10 percent for the 2009 policy year.
• Popularity of RRGs Increases
  The number of physicians and hospitals insured by risk retention groups (RRGs) has increased to 30 percent of the state insurance market, according to the state Insurance Department.
• Discovery of Financial Information from Physician Expert Witnesses
  A Pennsylvania Supreme Court opinion may affect physicians who serve as expert witnesses.
• Supreme Court Ruling Reinforces Certificate of Merit Mandate
  A Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling says plaintiffs must meet Certificate of Merit time requirements and file required certifications in medical liability cases.
• Lawsuit Protection Strategies
  This publication is designed to be an instructional tool for physicians so that they can have a more informed discussion with their legal/financial advisors.
• Explanation of Occurrence vs Claims-made Coverage
  Physicians need to understand the ramifications of a switch to claims-made coverage.
• New Rule on Reducing Liability Awards Withstands Court Test
  Supreme Court denies plaintiff permission to appeal decision.
• Expert Witness Statute Stands Test
  A recent state Superior Court case challenged expert witness qualifications for providing testimony in medical malpractice cases.
• Trial Bifurcation
  Whether a request for bifurcation is a good defense strategy will vary from case to case.
• Out-of-state Plaintiff’s Attorneys
  This legal brief discusses the law governing when an out-of-state attorney may represent a plaintiff or defendant in a Pennsylvania judicial proceeding.
• Medical Liability Reforms: A Detailed Timeline of Legislation and Supreme Court Actions—1996 to 2004
  Basic changes enacted in 1996 through Act 135 have paved the way for more recent improvements to Pennsylvania's tort law.
• Arbitration of Medical Liability Claims
  This paper focuses on private arbitration outside the judicial system.
• Medical Liability Facts
  The Pennsylvania Medical Society has compiled information on medical liability in the commonwealth.
• Medical Professional Liability Insurance Options
  A review of the types of insurance companies and coverages, as well as regulatory protections and questions to ask when evaluating an insurer.
• Physician Licensing Investigations and Prosecutions: A Guide for Pennsylvania Physicians
  This book gives overview of the applicable law and standard practices regarding physician licensing investigations and prosecutions and the Mcare licensing reforms.
• Protocol for Informing Patients of Serious Events or Incidents
  The State Society has compiled list of things to keep in mind when informing patients of serious events or incidents.

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