Tort reform passes in Ohio, but thereEs no immediate relief

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Ohio became the fourth state to pass tort reform in 2002 in an effort to stabilize the medical liability insurance market for physicians, who are increasingly unable to afford their premium. The Ohio doctors view it as the beginning of changes that are required to bring down premium increases, which have averaged 40 percent during the past two years.

United States, Management dynamics, HEALTH SERVICES, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Health care industry, Practice, Physicians

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Elder abuse ruling could hurt Calif. tort law

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The potential for more medical malpractice cases could arise as a result of the expansion of the 'dependent adult' definition in California.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, California, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Medical malpractice

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Tort reform enacted in Florida

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Tort reform legislation passed in Florida in Aug 2003.

Florida

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