New York Medical Malpractice

ALBANY, NY — The Legislature Tuesday approved a bill that will shift millions of dollars from inpatient hospital care to outpatient services, save $828 million in health-care costs and create a loan-forgiveness program for physicians who agree to practice in parts of the state short of doctors.
“Today we took an important step forward in transforming [...]

In New York, a medical malpractice insurance crisis has resulted in skyrocketing insurance rates, $50,000 surcharges, and calls for legal reform even from the Democratic governor and legislature. The Center for Justice & Democracy complains, claiming there’s nothing wrong with the legal system, and it’s all the fault of the insurance companies because they kept [...]