Patients in liability hot spots asked to arbitrate, not litigate

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Florida Medical Association is organizing programs and seminars to educate physicians on binding arbitration contract, an option that can reduce risks and help physicians continue medical practice. The concept is being highly accepted by records showing that about half of the 7,000 physician members of Cooperative of American Physicians-Mutual Protection Trust, a medical liability corporation use binding arbitration and more than 90% of their patients agreeing to sign the contract.

United States, Management dynamics, Services information, HEALTH SERVICES, Management, Services, Health care industry, Practice, Medical records, Company business management, Florida Medical Association

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Texas tort reform vote signals lower liability rates

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A Texas malpractice insurance initiative caps non-monetary damages for physicians' liability, leading to lower insurance rates.

Financial management, Commodity & service prices, Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers, Texas, Surety insurance, Malpractice Insurance, Health aspects, Prices and rates, Medical professions, Liability insurance, Insurance, Company pricing policy

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