Posts tagged "Texas"

Side Note: They say things are bigger and better in Texas and this is true for New York physicians who relocate to the Lone Star State. Due to tort reform legislation, known at Prop 12, that went into effect in 2003 in Texas, physicians are flocking to Texas. The article below provides some great statistics […]

side note: This story really hits home how  successful medical malpractice tort reform has been in Texas. In this case, the provider of laser hair removal is arguing that a claim against it should be considered “medical malpractice” and not an ordinary claim of negligence. Why would the provider of laser hair removal WANT to […]

side note: California’s MICRA Act has been considered the gold standard of tort reform since 1975, but Texas’ 2003 medical liability tort reforms built on California’s law and upped the ante. And the results have been amazing. The article below purports that in the wake of the Lone Star State’s 2003 reforms, the number of […]

side note: On the surface, this looks like a harsh ruling, but it does affirm the bulletproof nature of Texas’ tort reforms. Many states would like to see their tort reforms stand up to this kind of scrutiny. Patients in Texas must file malpractice claims within 10 years of when an alleged negligence occurred and […]

side note: There is no arguing that the Texas model of tort reform has not lowered medical malpractice insurance premiums. The question this author brings up is, “Who has been the prime beneficiary of the tort reforms? Because it isn’t the healthcare consumer.” Which of course was one of the main points why the average […]

side note: The state of Texas has been looked at as an example of strong tort reform, and the result has been lower medical malpractice insurance premiums as well as an influx of doctors wishing to practice in the state. In 2003, the Texas Legislature passed medical liability reforms that capped non-economic damages for injured […]

side note: This is an interesting counterpoint to the widely accepted idea that Texas tort reform is a model to be emulated. Not everything is a rosy as it seems, however, we do think we can use bits and pieces of the tort reform laws on the books in Texas as a way to start […]

side note: Texas is being heralded as a model state by tort reform advocates. We do think more time is needed to realize the full impact, because there may be unforeseen problems that arise….say for example, access to care. Enjoy the interview. Metro Corp Counsel Editor: John, we congratulate you for being a leader in […]

Waco Tribune On Wednesday I had the opportunity to attend a congressional update and discussion with U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards and listen to his ideas about health care reform. I walked away from this session believing that Edwards and I agree on one thing: When it comes to health care, we need reform. How we […]