HMOs liable for actions of their network doctors

Article Abstract:

The Florida Supreme Court declared a ruling that the HMOEs would be sued under the state law if there arose a question about the quality of care with whom the health plan contracts. A lawsuit of Susan Cohen VillazonEs case, filed by her husband, is presented in which the physician with whom the company misdiagnosed a cancerous tongue condition leading to her death in 1997.

Florida, Health Maintenance Organizations, HMO Medical Centers, Hospital and medical service plans, Medical care quality, Medical errors

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Punitive damages diverted to court-created cancer fund

Article Abstract:

Punitive damages are the juryEs way of demonstrating that society disapproves of the action and deterring future misconduct by the defendant. Ohio among many other states is diverting punitive damages to a general or a special fund.

HEALTH SERVICES, Ohio, Health care industry, Exemplary damages, Punitive damages

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