Wisconsin has been in the news quite a bit lately with stories related to healthcare and particularly malpractice. In many ways the state’s situation presents a microcosm of a number of the questions and contradictions at issue in states all across the U.S. From debates about informed consent to available representation and fair compensation, incentives,
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A Medical Malpractice Reform Roundup
Despite then Senator Barack Obama’s support for medical malpractice reform in 2006, when he co-authored an article for the New England Journal of Medicine with Hillary Clinton highlighting its importance, the healthcare reform bill that we ended up with does little to nothing to address malpractice reform. On one hand, that is frustrating to many of us
READ MOREWhat’s the Future for Obamacare?
So, what is going to happen with Obamacare? When will it finally come into full effect? Will it come into full effect? What will it mean for doctors? For medical malpractice premiums and coverage? There are the predictions – pro and con – that analysts have been debating since 2009. The optimists remind us that
READ MORECan Midwives Help Fill the Gap Left by a Shortage of Ob/Gyns?
Wow, our recent post on the growing shortage of ob/gyns and the possibility that it points to a broader trend really sparked a lot of interest. One of the things that several of our readers commented on was the potential role of midwives in mitigating some of this shortage, so I thought we’d spend a little time
READ MOREIs The Growing Shortage of Ob/Gyns a Sign of Things to Come?
It’s no secret that the shortage of ob/gyns relative to need in the U.S. isn’t what it should be. There simply aren’t enough doctors in the field, and certainly not enough willing to do deliveries and high-risk procedures to meet even the current demand. But the bigger questions are, 1.) will this trend continue? and,
READ MOREManaging the Risks of HIPAA Rules & Regulations
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the final rule that strengthens the HIPAA laws and regulations and puts in place many conditions of the HITECH Act. Obviously, it’s been every medical provider’s goal to be compliant to the HIPAA rules from the very beginning; so why the panic over the HIPAA compliance deadline of
READ MORECoexistence of Risk Retention Groups and Admitted Carriers in New York
Part 1: Thoughts on the Types of Med Mal Carriers for an Introspective Insured If you have spent any time dealing with medical malpractice insurance in New York state, you know two things: First, New York is home to some of the most obscenely expensive medical professional liability insurance in the country. Second, there is a politically charged, financially
READ MOREDon’t Sign That Contract
The number of physicians giving up their private practices and going to work for hospitals and healthcare systems is alarming. The truth is that many of these physicians make the decision without consulting their medical malpractice insurance broker. Before signing anything, a doctor should read all the fine print, speak to their broker, and get their attorney
READ MOREApproval of Incentives for Proficient Healthcare
Inspired by incentives in the federal health-overhaul law, doctors and hospitals all over the country are starting to come up with new entities that target more affordable health insurance. However, their efforts are already cause for concern because many people question if it is truly a way to save money, or if it will in fact
READ MOREMissouri Senate Bill 302 Debacle Raises Ethical Questions, but Misses Bigger Picture
Jefferson City has come under fire for a story that broke a few weeks ago. Questions pertaining to a conflict of interest and accusations of ethical oversight in regards to Senate Bill 302 have lit up news tickers across the state, compelling the elected inhabitants of the Missouri State Capital, and their constituents, to start
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