New York Medical Malpractice

Newsday listed what they feel are David Paterson’s Long Island to-do list. Among the many todos, deal with the ongoing medical malpractice issue. Specifically, implement reforms that reflect the needs of all involved.

Making sure medical malpractice insurance is affordable for the state’s doctors is a real challenge. With obstetricians on Long Island already paying, on average, $177,880 a year, double-digit premium increases could drive doctors to relocate.

There are signs that the debate has moved beyond the fight over capping noneconomic damages awarded in lawsuits. That’s progress. The state needs nuanced reforms that reflect the concerns of consumers, insurance companies, doctors and patients harmed as a result of negligent care. It’s a tall order.

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