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Doctors and lawyers spar over lawsuits 01 Apr 2005 Reforms, such as the MCARE Act, and court rule changes have prevented the kind of “venue shopping� that often led to large malpractice awards, said Richard ... Lancaster Newspapers, It wasn't smooth sailing for first GOP-led Georgia Legislature 01 Apr 2005 ...for corporations, set waiting periods for women considering abortion and couples with children considering divorce, and took steps to cap malpractice awards. ... Access North Georgia, Pa. malpractice awards set all-time high Mar 28, 2005 By RICHARD FELLINGER. HARRISBURG -- Insurance companies paid out a record amount in medical-malpractice cases last year in Pennsylvania ... Lebanon Daily News, Pet malpractice awards? It's happening already Mar 21, 2005 But if malpractice awards proliferate and compensation for pain and suffering from the deaths of pets increases, veterinarians' malpractice insurance will ... The Free Lance-Star, House bill would limit malpractice awards Mar 8, 2005 A state House committee considered a bill today that would limit medical malpractice lawsuit awards. The bill before the House Health ... Twin Cities Business Journal, Governor renews his effort to limit malpractice awards Mar 10, 2005 By M. William Salganik. After his defeat in December's special legislative session, Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. is again pushing a ... Baltimore Sun Lawmakers OK limits on malpractice awards Mar 30, 2005 COLUMBIA - Legislation limiting lawsuit awards in medical malpractice cases is heading to Gov. Mark Sanford's desk. The legislation ... Charlotte Observer, Medical industry’s ills have complex diagnosis Mar 28, 2005 Virginia lawmakers were right to move slowly last winter in setting stricter caps on medical malpractice awards. Virginian-Pilot ... Virginian Pilot, Tort reform assures more pain for victims Mar 31, 2005 ...year. Tort reformers' favorite ploy is to seek to place a cap on pain and suffering when medical malpractice awards are issued. ... Kennebec Journal, Medical Malpractice Damage Caps May Not Reduce Costs Mar 25, 2005 ...uncapped. Conventional wisdom holds that caps on non-economic damages will systematically reduce medical malpractice awards. In ... PNN, Malpractice reform hits a snag Mar 31, 2005 County, also includes some insurance reforms and sets up a task force to study proposals for structured settlements, which would allow malpractice awards to be ... Hagerstown Morning Herald, GOP Congressional Committee Takes Notice of Lakeland Doctor Mar 29, 2005 ...nationwide. Puri said he likes some things the president is doing, including his push to limit medical malpractice awards. Like ... The Ledger, Considering the Case of Terri Schiavo Mar 31, 2005 ..."Second, Michael Schiavo began dating other women - with the Schindlers’ blessings before any malpractice awards had been attained - and is engaged to be ... Calvin News, SUSAN L. SERBIN, Times Correspondent Mar 28, 2005 John Gallagher, president of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, took the position that caps on medical malpractice awards would not reduce insurance ... The Delaware County Times, Betraying the public trust Mar 31, 2005 Our lawmakers, under the guise of "tort reform," enacted legislation severely restricting malpractice awards to ostensibly lower malpractice insurance. ... Macon Telegraph, A final appeal Mar 31, 2005 Cochran, that's the one that conjured up the most pride, not the multi-million-dollar police-brutality cases, not the 11-digit malpractice awards, not the ... The Journal News.com, Malpractice shuck and jive Mar 25, 2005 It would be tempting to support George W. Bush's proposed cap on medical malpractice awards and then wait for the law to tank -- with doctors' insurance ... Brattleboro Reformer, Doctors rally to cap liability fees Mar 24, 2005 Plested said "myths" about malpractice reform should be exploded, including the idea that it's a "tough choice" to limit malpractice awards to injured patients ... Bangor Daily News, Doctors split over curbs for insurers Mar 27, 2005 ...eventually mean doctors will leave the state or choose not to come here, but the debate rages about whether simply capping malpractice awards will guarantee ... Chicago Tribune (subscription) Ethics bill still divides Legislature Mar 29, 2005 GOP lawmakers pushed through caps on medical malpractice awards and banded together to approve a 24-hour waiting period for abortion. ... Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription), The Savage Carnival Mar 28, 2005 ...the paragon of compassionate-conservative medicine in this country, it is no wonder the GOP wants to do away with trial lawyers and medical malpractice awards. ... Scoop.co.nz (press release), Without tort reform, doctors say they'll leave Mar 16, 2005 Society of the District of Columbia, an association for 1,800 DC physicians, said at a press conference that a cap on medical-malpractice awards is needed to ... Washington Times, Trial lawyers say urban legends hurting business Mar 29, 2005 Caps on medical-malpractice awards and non-economic damages are in place in Colorado, yet they seem to have had little effect on insurance premiums for ... Grand Junction Sentinel, Fresh workers’ comp plan moves to Blunt Mar 17, 2005 Matt Blunt's desk. He has said he will sign it. WHAT IS IT: Setting new lawsuit limits, the bill caps medical malpractice awards at $350,000. ... Columbia Missourian, Legislative Malpractice Mar 8, 2005 Budget Office has found no statistically significant difference in per capita healthcare spending between states with and without limits on malpractice awards. ... Blogcritics.org Bill seeks to relax rules, ease doctor shortage Mar 20, 2005 The bill, now in the Senate Judiciary Committee, would limit non-economic, or pain and suffering damages, to $350,000 on malpractice awards. ... Alaskajournal.com, STATEHOUSE Doctors seek malpractice caps Mar 24, 2005 They point to the more than 20 others states that limit malpractice awards and say that in places such as California -- where there is a $250,000 limit ... MaineToday.com, Senate bills address cloning, medical malpractice, tax credits Mar 23, 2005 David Hoyle, D-Gaston, and Jim Forrester, R-Gaston, also filed a measure that would limit medical malpractice awards on non-economic damages to $350,000 per ... Dateline Alabama, Bush: Hypocritical, murderous theocrat Mar 25, 2005 ...remedy. And if these same sanctimonious politicians have their way there will be no more medical malpractice awards for such care. ... Online Journal, A Mockery of Mercy Mar 25, 2005 This is the same Bill Frist who has made it a major goal to impose caps on malpractice awards at a level far beneath the one awarded to the Schiavo family ... Memphis Flyer, Cisneros: Malpractice cap blinds patient justice Mar 3, 2005 Now it seems everyone wants to follow in the steps of California's tort reform, whose caps on malpractice awards for pain and suffering date back to 1957. ... Web Devil Presidential candidates go beyond the two-party system Mar 24, 2005 BADNARIK supports: reducing or eliminating healthcare regulation; limiting malpractice awards based on strict liability; tax credits for those who establish ... Ledger (subscription), Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights News Coverage of ... Mar 5, 2005 According to NCRIC officials, the company allocated $81.3 million to cover malpractice awards and settlements for 2001 to 2003, about $17 million less than ... Medical News Today, Special Report: Who’s Who Law – Judging the Doctors Mar 6, 2005 ...unnoticed by the Bush administration, which has lobbied Congress to pass legislation that would cap damages for pain and suffering in medical malpractice awards ... Los Angeles Business Journal, Malpractice Situation Not Dire, Study Finds Mar 9, 2005 In his pitch for legislation imposing a "hard cap of $250,000" on medical malpractice awards for non-economic damages, President Bush points the finger at what ... Washington Post Study finds no medical malpractice crisis in Texas Mar 9, 2005 WASHINGTON - In his pitch for legislation imposing a "hard cap of $250,000" on medical malpractice awards for non-economic damages, President Bush points the ... Houston Chronicle Legislators propose malpractice award limits Mar 8, 2005 Joel Carlson, a lobbyist for a plaintiff lawyers' group, said malpractice awards in Minnesota last year totaled $27.5 million -- far less than the total ... Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), It's a victory of humanity over inanity - Thursday, March 17, 2005 Mar 17, 2005 ...case. Nationwide, malpractice awards and settlements run an estimated $32 billion a year. But that's just part of the cost. Writing ... The Missoulian, Senate Defeats GOP Malpractice Reform Measures Mar 11, 2005 ...against them in court. Does not allow malpractice awards to be paid out over a number of years instead of up front. Does not give ... WBAL Channel.com, Conservative Bloc Puts Schiavo on Congress’ Agenda Mar 19, 2005 ...such as banning same-sex marriage, in favor of issues pushed by corporations: changing bankruptcy laws, curbing medical malpractice awards and opening the ... Los Angeles Times (subscription), Board seeking more clout over guest doctors Mar 20, 2005 ...of licensed California doctors, on the other hand, are listed, as well as board disciplinary actions and, in certain cases, malpractice awards made against them ... Sacramento Bee, Bush's Next Target: Malpractice Lawyers Feb 27, 2005 Yet even if the Bush administration prevails and malpractice awards are curbed, the impact on Mr. Smith will probably be limited. ... Lakeland Ledger, Lawsuit factors doubted Mar 10, 2005 Proponents of the cap on malpractice awards said the study didn't fully take into account the increase in jury awards for damages such as pain and suffering. ... Dallas Morning News (subscription), LAWSUIT LIMITS: In haste to cap damages, don't forget real victims Feb 28, 2005 The truth is a lot more complicated, and Bush should not be allowed to frame the coming debate on medical malpractice awards with the same kind of hyperbole. ... Detroit Free Press Father's campaign heads to DC Mar 13, 2005 Dylan Malone, whose son was brain- damaged at birth, is fighting a national cap on medical malpractice awards. By Lukas Velush. Dylan ... Everett Herald, Case reflects voting power of right Mar 21, 2005 ...such as banning gay marriage, in favour of issues pushed by corporations — changing the bankruptcy laws, curbing medical malpractice awards and opening the ... Toronto Star, House committee passes medical lawsuit caps Mar 9, 2005 ...lawsuits. Speaker Steve Sviggum says the caps on medical malpractice awards will be part of the House health care reform package. ... KAAL, Jury finds for doctor in fetal surgery case Mar 8, 2005 The bill, which doesn't affect Thebaud's pre-existing case, caps malpractice awards for pain and suffering at $350,000 and makes it much harder for an injured ... Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription), Go Ahead. Test a Lawyer's Ingenuity. Try to Limit Damages. Mar 5, 2005 PRESIDENT BUSH says that large malpractice awards are helping to drive health care costs up, and he wants to cap some damages patients may recover in court ... New York Times Governor's power comes from not needing the job Mar 21, 2005 Unsure about how to vote on a bill that limits malpractice awards, he is told that if he votes for it, he can count on getting money from the medical ... The Argus, Bill proposes arbitration in medical disputes Mar 3, 2005 Judicial data are sketchy, and some critics say Ohio's malpractice awards are stable. They blame excessive premiums on state regulators instead. ... Cleveland Plain Dealer, Mann's campaign for 16th focuses on community Mar 6, 2005 ...districts.''. Mann said there have been occasions when she has opposed Rendell, including the fight over caps on medical malpractice awards. ... Allentown Morning Call, The Hammer nails some cardinals and shows he’s still in charge. ... Mar 24, 2005 ...that it is about many things (including politics, religion, modern medicine, aggressive weight loss, fertility treatments, medical malpractice awards, and deep ... The American Prospect, No winners in Schiavo battle Mar 23, 2005 Some feel money is a factor. Terri got a total of some $1.65 million in malpractice awards and her husband got $600,000 to pay for her care. ... Toronto Sun, Bush proposes changes to lawsuit rules to curb abuses Mar 15, 2005 ...multimillion-dollar class-action lawsuits, and made clear he wanted broader restraints, including curbs on asbestos litigation and medical malpractice awards. ... Bradenton Herald, Bush faces domestic strife as reform plan runs into difficulty Mar 3, 2005 Mr Bush has won a minor victory over reining in sky-high damages awards by juries. But a larger battle looms over medical malpractice awards in particular. ... Times Online, Chula Vista mother goes national on sadly knows about malpractice ... Feb 28, 2005 ...hits home: When she was here in Washington this month to talk to lawmakers about President Bush's plan to limit medical malpractice awards, Kathy Olsen of ... San Diego Union Tribune Democrats weigh in on medical malpractice Mar 15, 2005 ...by trial lawyers' groups, the package offered yesterday includes elements aimed at persuading voters to reject proposed limits on medical malpractice awards. ... Seattle Post Intelligencer Committee passes medical malpractice bill Mar 10, 2005 McDougal lost both breasts because of a medical mistake. She's now on a mission, fighting against a cap on malpractice awards. And she's not alone. ... 5 Eyewitness News, Malpractice suits cost-free for Punjab minister Feb 27, 2005 Dan Cullan, an Omaha doctor and trial lawyer who won one of the state’s largest malpractice awards, told the newspaper, “The taxpayers are going to get ... Daily Times, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES LEGISLATIVE PLAN Mar 2, 2005 ...vital economic development tool.�. 2. The option of paying future malpractice awards periodically over time. “We cannot stand by ... Decatur Tribune, UPDATE 2-US Senate oks tougher bankruptcy rules Mar 10, 2005 Bush would like to follow the class action and bankruptcy bills with curbs on asbestos lawsuits and caps on medical malpractice awards, but those efforts face ... Reuters Congress slamming door on some bankruptcies Mar 11, 2005 The president would like to follow up with curbs on asbestos lawsuits and caps on medical-malpractice awards, but those efforts face a tougher sell. ... Seattle Times Fighting for life: Terri Schiavo and the courts Mar 10, 2005 ...from any obligation. He can even keep any money left over from malpractice awards. Yet Mr. Schiavo rebuffed the offer. Why is the ... The Free Lance-Star, Proposed Law on Bankruptcy Has Loophole Mar 1, 2005 Asset protection trusts have become increasingly popular in recent years among physicians, who fear large medical malpractice awards, and corporate executives ... New York Times Public pleads its case to lawmakers on budget Mar 9, 2005 Doyle also proposed taking $200 million from the patients' compensation fund, which covers malpractice awards, to support other spending. ... Duluth News Tribune, New US bankruptcy law offers loophole for the rich Mar 2, 2005 ...that these asset protection trusts have become increasingly popular in recent years among physicians, who fear large medical malpractice awards, and corporate ... FinFacts Ireland, Best interests Mar 9, 2005 ...heart, he would not have abruptly discontinued her rehabiltative therapy (which was reported to have helped her condition) shortly after the malpractice awards ... Augusta Free Press, Firebrand 2nd-term senator burns his bridges Mar 6, 2005 ...and individual taxes, ferreting out waste and fraud in the state budget, reining in spending on nonprofits, capping medical malpractice awards cases and ... Charlotte Observer, Lawmakers to sort out medical malpractice amendments Feb 25, 2005 The Legislature, which approved a half million dollar cap on some types of malpractice awards two years ago to stem skyrocketing premiums and bring down ... Daytona Beach News-Journal, Local Chamber of Commerce will present pro-business agenda to ... Feb 26, 2005 ...to immediately take up reform legislation consisting of statutory caps on noneconomic damages, the option of paying future malpractice awards periodically over ... Herald & Review, Archived links. These articles may no longer be available. To access these articles you will need to contact the listed source publication (i.e. LA Times, CNN, etc).
Critic of large malpractice awards ordered to pay $800000 in ... Nov 28, 2003 A doctor who has been an outspoken advocate for caps on medical malpractice awards was found negligent for a failed hip replacement and ordered by a jury to ... (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA) Insurer: Malpractice awards must be capped to keep docs Nov 22, 2003 ...insurers and their advocates are gearing up for a major legislative push they hope will convince Maryland lawmakers to enact caps on malpractice awards or ... (MSNBC) Our Views: Emergency care is hurt Dec 1, 2003 Is it time, as doctors and hospital administrators suggest, to cap medical-malpractice awards for noneconomic damages that fall under the general category of ... (The Olympian, WA) News in brief from western Pennsylvania Nov 28, 2003 PITTSBURGH (AP) — A doctor who has lobbied for caps on medical malpractice awards lost an $800,000 lawsuit brought by a woman who claimed he botched her hip ... (Penn Live, PA) Malpractice reform sets up clash of titans Nov 20, 2003 Doctors, hospital officials and their liability insurers claim the escalating cost of malpractice awards are sending premiums through the roof, and forcing ... (Maryland Gazette Newspapers, MD) Health care advocacy group is formed Nov 26, 2003 The new organization does not have any planned legislation specifically addressing limits on malpractice awards, but the group would oppose limits, said Baird. ... (Kentucky Post, KY) IHC seeks to cut suits Nov 27, 2003 ...and obstetrics, UMA contends. Some blame the sharp increases on large malpractice awards given by juries. Greg Schwitzer, vice president ... (Salt Lake Tribune, UT) Opinions differ on need for Wyoming tort reform Nov 18, 2003 ...(AP) - Panelists who discussed the high cost of malpractice insurance for doctors disagreed whether Wyoming needs to put a cap on medical malpractice awards. ... (Wyoming News, WY) Christ staff president ousted over 'cap' views Nov 18, 2003 Hospital in Jersey City was ousted from his position yesterday by colleagues angry over his support for a group that opposes caps on medical malpractice awards ... (New Jersey Journal, NJ) Group works for patient safety Nov 25, 2003 Baird said the group will campaign against caps being placed on medical malpractice awards, but he admits it might be a tough battle since governor-elect Ernie ... (Cincinnati Enquirer, OH) 2003 Congressional Highlights Nov 28, 2003 Lawsuit limitations: With White House backing, Republicans pushed for legislation to limit medical malpractice awards and impose new constraints on class ... (Washington Post, DC) Legislature back today, facing a full agenda Nov 16, 2003 ...that just won't go away -- overdue subsidies for the state's 501 school districts, slot machines at racetracks and off-track sites, costly malpractice awards ... (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA) Carlos Guerra: Doctors now learning what average homeowners know ... Nov 22, 2003 The multimillion-dollar ad blitz for capping medical malpractice awards didn't mince words: It charged that trial lawyers' frivolous lawsuits against doctors ... (San Antonio Express, TX) Malpractice reform stalls in North Carolina Nov 5, 2003 By Sarah Kucharski. To cap or not to cap? That is the fundamental question lawmakers are debating when it comes to medical malpractice awards. ... (Waynesville Smoky Mountain News, NC) New Albany May Get Heart Hospital Nov 20, 2003 ...have increasingly considered Indiana locations for their offices and clinics in recent years because Indiana has imposed limits on medical-malpractice awards ... (WAVE, KY) HEALTH CARE: DFL bills call for universal insurance Nov 19, 2003 It would cap malpractice awards, allow for-profit companies to offer health insurance in Minnesota and possibly make smokers pay more for their health insurance ... (St. Paul Pioneer Press, MN) Romney, Harvard drawing up plan malpractice-limiting plan Nov 13, 2003 ...president of the Massachusetts Medical Society, praised the proposal on Wednesday, but urged that other malpractice reforms, such as capping malpractice awards ... (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL) On Campaign Trail, Edwards Defends Lawyer Role Nov 15, 2003 At a recent gathering in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Dr. Karen Allen, a pathologist, was interested in Mr. Edwards's position on malpractice awards. ... (New York Times) Federal bill could help local budgets Nov 24, 2003 The ultimate solution must include a wellness campaign to encourage healthy lifestyles, and tort reform, limiting medical malpractice awards, he said. ... (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI) Federal health-savings plan to save local governments money, ... Nov 24, 2003 The ultimate solution must include a wellness campaign, aimed at encouraging healthy lifestyles, and tort reform, limiting medical malpractice awards, he said. ... (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI) Ehrlich urges action on malpractice claims Nov 12, 2003 Sabatini said one study cited by Medical Mutual showed that only 43 percent of malpractice awards went to the patient, with the rest paid out as attorney's fees ... (Baltimore Sun, MD) What's Up With Medical Malpractice Insurance In Missouri? Nov 13, 2003 There are caps on the malpractice awards in Missouri, although you wouldn't know it lately. Clearly, the state has a problem in this area, Mahoney reported. ... (Kansas City Channel.com, MO) Tax talk, mudslinging top battle for Assembly Medical malpractice ... Nov 4, 2003 He and McCrosson want to repeal the room and casino taxes and provide more affordable health care by placing caps on certain medical-malpractice awards. ... (Press of Atlantic City, NJ) Medical malpractice law delayed Nov 10, 2003 ...cases at $250,000. Trial lawyers and patients and family members argued against limits on malpractice awards. Economic damages include ... (Record-Journal, CT) Campaigning costs state's doctors Nov 14, 2003 Raymond J. Lesniak (D., Union), who has withdrawn his support from the bill that would cap malpractice awards, a measure he had sponsored. ... (Philadelphia Inquirer, PA) Legislators hailed for tort law Nov 4, 2003 Bill Ratliff, R-Mount Pleasant, and Rep. Joe Nixon, R-Houston, for efforts to win passage of caps on medical malpractice awards. ... (Dallas Morning News (subscription), TX) Political novice takes on longtime senator Nov 4, 2003 Twersky-Glasner supports same-sex marriage and needle-exchange programs, but, unlike Connors, does not support a cap on medical-malpractice awards. ... (Press of Atlantic City, NJ) BUSH VISITS BIRMINGHAM Nov 4, 2003 ...to practice medicine. In July, the Senate refused to consider a bill that would have limited medical malpractice awards. Only two ... (The Birmingham News, AL) Chamber to present wish list to governor-elect Nov 6, 2003 Caps on malpractice awards: Costs can be contained by limiting frivolous litigation and non-economic loss awards, the chamber said. ... (Kentucky Post, KY) MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE 2004: Republicans say plan curbs health ... Nov 14, 2003 ...proposed a series of initiatives designed to curtail rising health care costs: allowing for-profit health plans in Minnesota, limiting malpractice awards ... (St. Paul Pioneer Press, MN) Serious Situation for Doctors Nov 10, 2003 Malpractice awards were supposed to help real victims go on with their lives and somehow financially make it a tiny bit easier - not another career option for ... (Indiana Gazette, PA) 'JUDGE'S JUDGE' Nov 7, 2003 ...career. He opposes electing judges, for example, and he doesn't like the constitutional amendment capping medical-malpractice awards. ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX) Insurance empire takes hard knocks in court Nov 15, 2003 And the reciprocals did business in high-risk states such as Alabama, Mississippi and Arizona, where malpractice awards have been among the highest in the ... (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA) Medicare Bill Needs Savings Accounts, Backers Say Nov 11, 2003 By limiting these really ridiculous punitive malpractice awards, you can lower the costs on doctors which will significantly curb the rising health care costs ... (Family News In Focus, CO) Business Digest Nov 11, 2003 ...at the legislative session beginning in January, including limits on attorney fees and changing the method of calculating economic damages in malpractice awards ... (Baltimore Sun, MD) Critic of large malpractice awards ordered to pay $800000 in ... 29 Nov 2003 A doctor who has been an outspoken advocate for caps on medical malpractice awards was found negligent for a failed hip replacement and ordered by a jury to ... (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA) Health care advocacy group is formed Nov 26, 2003 The new organization does not have any planned legislation specifically addressing limits on malpractice awards, but the group would oppose limits, said Baird. ... (Kentucky Post, KY) IHC seeks to cut suits Nov 27, 2003 ...and obstetrics, UMA contends. Some blame the sharp increases on large malpractice awards given by juries. Greg Schwitzer, vice president ... (Salt Lake Tribune, UT) Group works for patient safety Nov 25, 2003 Baird said the group will campaign against caps being placed on medical malpractice awards, but he admits it might be a tough battle since governor-elect Ernie ... (Cincinnati Enquirer, OH) Malpractice reform sets up clash of titans Nov 20, 2003 Doctors, hospital officials and their liability insurers claim the escalating cost of malpractice awards are sending premiums through the roof, and forcing ... (Maryland Gazette Newspapers, MD) 2003 Congressional Highlights Nov 28, 2003 Lawsuit limitations: With White House backing, Republicans pushed for legislation to limit medical malpractice awards and impose new constraints on class ... (Washington Post, DC) Carlos Guerra: Doctors now learning what average homeowners know ... Nov 22, 2003 The multimillion-dollar ad blitz for capping medical malpractice awards didn't mince words: It charged that trial lawyers' frivolous lawsuits against doctors ... (San Antonio Express, TX) Opinions differ on need for Wyoming tort reform Nov 18, 2003 ...(AP) - Panelists who discussed the high cost of malpractice insurance for doctors disagreed whether Wyoming needs to put a cap on medical malpractice awards. ... (Wyoming News, WY) Christ staff president ousted over 'cap' views Nov 18, 2003 Hospital in Jersey City was ousted from his position yesterday by colleagues angry over his support for a group that opposes caps on medical malpractice awards ... (New Jersey Journal, NJ) On Campaign Trail, Edwards Defends Lawyer Role Nov 15, 2003 At a recent gathering in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Dr. Karen Allen, a pathologist, was interested in Mr. Edwards's position on malpractice awards. ... (New York Times) Federal bill could help local budgets Nov 24, 2003 The ultimate solution must include a wellness campaign to encourage healthy lifestyles, and tort reform, limiting medical malpractice awards, he said. ... (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI) Federal health-savings plan to save local governments money, ... Nov 24, 2003 The ultimate solution must include a wellness campaign, aimed at encouraging healthy lifestyles, and tort reform, limiting medical malpractice awards, he said. ... (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI) What's Up With Medical Malpractice Insurance In Missouri? Nov 13, 2003 There are caps on the malpractice awards in Missouri, although you wouldn't know it lately. Clearly, the state has a problem in this area, Mahoney reported. ... (Kansas City Channel.com, MO) Campaigning costs state's doctors Nov 14, 2003 Raymond J. Lesniak (D., Union), who has withdrawn his support from the bill that would cap malpractice awards, a measure he had sponsored. ... (Philadelphia Inquirer, PA) Legislature back today, facing a full agenda Nov 16, 2003 ...that just won't go away -- overdue subsidies for the state's 501 school districts, slot machines at racetracks and off-track sites, costly malpractice awards ... (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA) Malpractice reform stalls in North Carolina Nov 5, 2003 By Sarah Kucharski. To cap or not to cap? That is the fundamental question lawmakers are debating when it comes to medical malpractice awards. ... (Waynesville Smoky Mountain News, NC) MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE 2004: Republicans say plan curbs health ... Nov 14, 2003 ...proposed a series of initiatives designed to curtail rising health care costs: allowing for-profit health plans in Minnesota, limiting malpractice awards ... (St. Paul Pioneer Press, MN) Lawmaker: Legislature Will Craft Health Care Changes Next Session Nov 19, 2003 It would cap malpractice awards, allow for-profit companies to offer health insurance in Minnesota and possibly make smokers pay more for their health insurance ... (KARE, MN) Insurance empire takes hard knocks in court Nov 15, 2003 And the reciprocals did business in high-risk states such as Alabama, Mississippi and Arizona, where malpractice awards have been among the highest in the ... (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA) Floyd County hospital opposes private heart care center Nov 20, 2003 ...have increasingly considered Indiana locations for their offices and clinics in recent years because Indiana has imposed limits on medical-malpractice awards ... (WHAS 11.com (subscription), KY) Romney, Harvard drawing up plan malpractice-limiting plan Nov 13, 2003 ...president of the Massachusetts Medical Society, praised the proposal on Wednesday, but urged that other malpractice reforms, such as capping malpractice awards ... (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL) Ehrlich urges action on malpractice claims Nov 12, 2003 Sabatini said one study cited by Medical Mutual showed that only 43 percent of malpractice awards went to the patient, with the rest paid out as attorney's fees ... (Baltimore Sun, MD) Tax talk, mudslinging top battle for Assembly Medical malpractice ... Nov 4, 2003 He and McCrosson want to repeal the room and casino taxes and provide more affordable health care by placing caps on certain medical-malpractice awards. ... (Press of Atlantic City, NJ) Medical malpractice law delayed Nov 10, 2003 ...cases at $250,000. Trial lawyers and patients and family members argued against limits on malpractice awards. Economic damages include ... (Record-Journal, CT) Legislators hailed for tort law Nov 4, 2003 Bill Ratliff, R-Mount Pleasant, and Rep. Joe Nixon, R-Houston, for efforts to win passage of caps on medical malpractice awards. ... (Dallas Morning News (subscription), TX) Political novice takes on longtime senator Nov 4, 2003 Twersky-Glasner supports same-sex marriage and needle-exchange programs, but, unlike Connors, does not support a cap on medical-malpractice awards. ... (Press of Atlantic City, NJ) BUSH VISITS BIRMINGHAM Nov 4, 2003 ...to practice medicine. In July, the Senate refused to consider a bill that would have limited medical malpractice awards. Only two ... (The Birmingham News, AL) Chamber to present wish list to governor-elect Nov 6, 2003 Caps on malpractice awards: Costs can be contained by limiting frivolous litigation and non-economic loss awards, the chamber said. ... (Kentucky Post, KY) Serious Situation for Doctors Nov 10, 2003 Malpractice awards were supposed to help real victims go on with their lives and somehow financially make it a tiny bit easier - not another career option for ... (Indiana Gazette, PA) 'JUDGE'S JUDGE' Nov 7, 2003 ...career. He opposes electing judges, for example, and he doesn't like the constitutional amendment capping medical-malpractice awards. ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX) Medicare Bill Needs Savings Accounts, Backers Say Nov 11, 2003 By limiting these really ridiculous punitive malpractice awards, you can lower the costs on doctors which will significantly curb the rising health care costs ... (Family News In Focus, CO) Business Digest Nov 11, 2003 ...at the legislative session beginning in January, including limits on attorney fees and changing the method of calculating economic damages in malpractice awards ... (Baltimore Sun, MD) HEALTH CARE: DFL bills call for universal insurance 19 Nov 2003 It would cap malpractice awards, allow for-profit companies to offer health insurance in Minnesota and possibly make smokers pay more for their health insurance ... (St. Paul Pioneer Press, MN) Christ staff president ousted over 'cap' views Nov 18, 2003 Hospital in Jersey City was ousted from his position yesterday by colleagues angry over his support for a group that opposes caps on medical malpractice awards ... (New Jersey Journal, NJ) Opinions differ on need for Wyoming tort reform Nov 18, 2003 ...(AP) - Panelists who discussed the high cost of malpractice insurance for doctors disagreed whether Wyoming needs to put a cap on medical malpractice awards. ... (Wyoming News, WY) Legislature back today, facing a full agenda Nov 16, 2003 ...that just won't go away -- overdue subsidies for the state's 501 school districts, slot machines at racetracks and off-track sites, costly malpractice awards ... (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA) Insurance empire takes hard knocks in court Nov 15, 2003 And the reciprocals did business in high-risk states such as Alabama, Mississippi and Arizona, where malpractice awards have been among the highest in the ... (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA) Romney, Harvard drawing up plan malpractice-limiting plan Nov 13, 2003 ...president of the Massachusetts Medical Society, praised the proposal on Wednesday, but urged that other malpractice reforms, such as capping malpractice awards ... (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL) On Campaign Trail, Edwards Defends Lawyer Role Nov 15, 2003 At a recent gathering in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Dr. Karen Allen, a pathologist, was interested in Mr. Edwards's position on malpractice awards. ... (New York Times) Ehrlich urges action on malpractice claims Nov 12, 2003 Sabatini said one study cited by Medical Mutual showed that only 43 percent of malpractice awards went to the patient, with the rest paid out as attorney's fees ... (Baltimore Sun, MD) What's Up With Medical Malpractice Insurance In Missouri? Nov 13, 2003 There are caps on the malpractice awards in Missouri, although you wouldn't know it lately. Clearly, the state has a problem in this area, Mahoney reported. ... (Kansas City Channel.com, MO) Campaigning costs state's doctors Nov 14, 2003 Raymond J. Lesniak (D., Union), who has withdrawn his support from the bill that would cap malpractice awards, a measure he had sponsored. ... (Philadelphia Inquirer, PA) Malpractice reform stalls in North Carolina Nov 5, 2003 By Sarah Kucharski. To cap or not to cap? That is the fundamental question lawmakers are debating when it comes to medical malpractice awards. ... (Waynesville Smoky Mountain News, NC) MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE 2004: Republicans say plan curbs health ... Nov 14, 2003 ...proposed a series of initiatives designed to curtail rising health care costs: allowing for-profit health plans in Minnesota, limiting malpractice awards ... (St. Paul Pioneer Press, MN) Tax talk, mudslinging top battle for Assembly Medical malpractice ... Nov 4, 2003 He and McCrosson want to repeal the room and casino taxes and provide more affordable health care by placing caps on certain medical-malpractice awards. ... (Press of Atlantic City, NJ) Medical malpractice law delayed Nov 10, 2003 ...cases at $250,000. Trial lawyers and patients and family members argued against limits on malpractice awards. Economic damages include ... (Record-Journal, CT) 3 Trenton hopefuls back cap for docs Oct 25, 2003 A passionate cluster of doctors is hoping to light a fire under Hudson County residents, convincing them of the need for a limit on medical malpractice awards. ... (New Jersey Journal, NJ) Legislators hailed for tort law Nov 4, 2003 Bill Ratliff, R-Mount Pleasant, and Rep. Joe Nixon, R-Houston, for efforts to win passage of caps on medical malpractice awards. ... (Dallas Morning News (subscription), TX) Chamber to present wish list to governor-elect Nov 6, 2003 Caps on malpractice awards: Costs can be contained by limiting frivolous litigation and non-economic loss awards, the chamber said. ... (Kentucky Post, KY) BUSH VISITS BIRMINGHAM Nov 4, 2003 ...to practice medicine. In July, the Senate refused to consider a bill that would have limited medical malpractice awards. Only two ... (The Birmingham News, AL) Political novice takes on longtime senator Nov 4, 2003 Twersky-Glasner supports same-sex marriage and needle-exchange programs, but, unlike Connors, does not support a cap on medical-malpractice awards. ... (Press of Atlantic City, NJ) Editorial 10/30: Better data needed on malpractice 'crisis' Oct 29, 2003 ...that is investigating legal reform issues, says the state's Administrative Office of the Courts has not kept specific records on recent malpractice awards. ... (GoMemphis.com, TN) Executive: Lawsuits make malpractice insurance expensive Oct 26, 2003 Democrat who was the committee's co-chairman, said the state's Administrative Office of the Courts had no record of how many medical malpractice awards there ... (Jackson Sun, TN) Serious Situation for Doctors Nov 10, 2003 Malpractice awards were supposed to help real victims go on with their lives and somehow financially make it a tiny bit easier - not another career option for ... (Indiana Gazette, PA) 'JUDGE'S JUDGE' Nov 7, 2003 ...career. He opposes electing judges, for example, and he doesn't like the constitutional amendment capping medical-malpractice awards. ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX) Medicare Bill Needs Savings Accounts, Backers Say Nov 11, 2003 By limiting these really ridiculous punitive malpractice awards, you can lower the costs on doctors which will significantly curb the rising health care costs ... (Family News In Focus, CO) All sides eager for ruling on malpractice bill Nov 3, 2003 ...said his association also is contemplating a petition drive for a constitutional amendment authorizing lawmakers to place caps on medical malpractice awards ... (Lancaster Eagle Gazette, OH) Malpractice bill's legality undecided Nov 3, 2003 ...said his association is also contemplating a petition drive for a constitutional amendment authorizing lawmakers to place caps on medical malpractice awards ... (Marion Star, OH) Regulations for medical malpractice law in limbo Oct 29, 2003 Limits for medical malpractice awards in a Senate bill under review by the House will probably be scratched by the time the legislation reaches the floor in ... (Puerto Rico Wow, Puerto Rico) This time, physicians are players in election Nov 3, 2003 ...election in 2005," said Assemblyman Eric Munoz (R., Union), a trauma surgeon who has lobbied on behalf of the medical society for capping malpractice awards. ... (Philadelphia Inquirer, PA) Doctors to debate malpractice issue Oct 28, 2003 ...public debate. Calls for the passage of a law to cap medical malpractice awards are pending in the state Legislature in Trenton. The ... (Press of Atlantic City, NJ) State aid concerns Assembly hopefuls Nov 1, 2003 ...she said. She does not support placing a cap on malpractice awards, one of the solutions under discussion in Trenton. Fierro also ... (Parsippany Daily Record, NJ) Schindlers scheduled for rebuttal on 'Larry King Live' Oct 31, 2003 Developing his contention the Schindlers were only after the malpractice awards, Michael Schiavo said they had offered him $700,000 a couple of years ago to ... (WorldNetDaily) On TV, Michael Schiavo displays anger, resolve Oct 28, 2003 He said he refused. Both sides have accused the other of being interested in the $1.2 million in medical-malpractice awards produced by Terri Schiavo's case. ... (Philadelphia Inquirer, PA) Business Digest Nov 11, 2003 ...at the legislative session beginning in January, including limits on attorney fees and changing the method of calculating economic damages in malpractice awards ... (Baltimore Sun, MD) Eagle Pass remains known as plaintiff's attorney paradise Nov 2, 2003 Last spring's legislative session ushered in a slew of changes, in addition to putting Proposition 12 — which capped medical malpractice awards — on the ... (San Antonio Express, TX) Chamber to present wish list to governor-elect 06 Nov 2003 Caps on malpractice awards: Costs can be contained by limiting frivolous litigation and non-economic loss awards, the chamber said. ... (Kentucky Post, KY) Malpractice awards need caps Oct 15, 2003 I agree with you about capping malpractice awards, helping the public to accept death as an unavoidable part of life, and reorienting doctors in finding a ... (Go Erie, PA) Malpractice reform stalls in North Carolina Nov 5, 2003 By Sarah Kucharski. To cap or not to cap? That is the fundamental question lawmakers are debating when it comes to medical malpractice awards. ... (Waynesville Smoky Mountain News, NC) Critics, supporters want malpractice bill's legality settled Nov 3, 2003 ...said his association is also contemplating a petition drive for a constitutional amendment authorizing lawmakers to place caps on medical malpractice awards ... (Newark Advocate, OH) Tax talk, mudslinging top battle for Assembly Medical malpractice ... Nov 4, 2003 He and McCrosson want to repeal the room and casino taxes and provide more affordable health care by placing caps on certain medical-malpractice awards. ... (Press of Atlantic City, NJ) This time, physicians are players in election Nov 3, 2003 ...election in 2005," said Assemblyman Eric Munoz (R., Union), a trauma surgeon who has lobbied on behalf of the medical society for capping malpractice awards. ... (Philadelphia Inquirer, PA) Legislators hailed for tort law Nov 4, 2003 Bill Ratliff, R-Mount Pleasant, and Rep. Joe Nixon, R-Houston, for efforts to win passage of caps on medical malpractice awards. ... (Dallas Morning News (subscription), TX) Political novice takes on longtime senator Nov 4, 2003 Twersky-Glasner supports same-sex marriage and needle-exchange programs, but, unlike Connors, does not support a cap on medical-malpractice awards. ... (Press of Atlantic City, NJ) BUSH VISITS BIRMINGHAM Nov 4, 2003 ...to practice medicine. In July, the Senate refused to consider a bill that would have limited medical malpractice awards. Only two ... (The Birmingham News, AL) Editorial 10/30: Better data needed on malpractice 'crisis' Oct 29, 2003 ...that is investigating legal reform issues, says the state's Administrative Office of the Courts has not kept specific records on recent malpractice awards. ... (GoMemphis.com, TN) 3 Trenton hopefuls back cap for docs Oct 25, 2003 A passionate cluster of doctors is hoping to light a fire under Hudson County residents, convincing them of the need for a limit on medical malpractice awards. ... (New Jersey Journal, NJ) State aid concerns Assembly hopefuls Nov 1, 2003 ...she said. She does not support placing a cap on malpractice awards, one of the solutions under discussion in Trenton. Fierro also ... (Parsippany Daily Record, NJ) Schindlers scheduled for rebuttal on 'Larry King Live' Oct 31, 2003 Developing his contention the Schindlers were only after the malpractice awards, Michael Schiavo said they had offered him $700,000 a couple of years ago to ... (WorldNetDaily) Executive: Lawsuits make malpractice insurance expensive Oct 26, 2003 Democrat who was the committee's co-chairman, said the state's Administrative Office of the Courts had no record of how many medical malpractice awards there ... (Jackson Sun, TN) Physicians top list of legislative campaign givers Oct 22, 2003 ...month made house calls to voters in an effort to oppose many Democratic Assembly candidates, say they believe their best chance to limit malpractice awards and ... (Newark Star Ledger, NJ) Eagle Pass remains known as plaintiff's attorney paradise Nov 2, 2003 Last spring's legislative session ushered in a slew of changes, in addition to putting Proposition 12 — which capped medical malpractice awards — on the ... (San Antonio Express, TX) Regulations for medical malpractice law in limbo Oct 29, 2003 Limits for medical malpractice awards in a Senate bill under review by the House will probably be scratched by the time the legislation reaches the floor in ... (Puerto Rico Wow, Puerto Rico) Physicians group tops list of NJ legislative campaign donors Oct 23, 2003 ...reward Republicans and Democratic Senate members who voted in March for legislation that would limit their liability for pain-and-suffering malpractice awards ... (Newsday) Doctors to debate malpractice issue Oct 28, 2003 ...public debate. Calls for the passage of a law to cap medical malpractice awards are pending in the state Legislature in Trenton. The ... (Press of Atlantic City, NJ) On TV, Michael Schiavo displays anger, resolve Oct 28, 2003 He said he refused. Both sides have accused the other of being interested in the $1.2 million in medical-malpractice awards produced by Terri Schiavo's case. ... (Philadelphia Inquirer, PA) Malpractice-insurance debate will not bring easy answers Oct 16, 2003 ...the AHRQ, a large amount of economic literature and studies show a state's legal environment contributes to the amount of claims and size of malpractice awards ... (Olney Daily Mail, IL) LAWYER SAYS INSURANCE TO BLAME FOR RISING COST OFMALPRACTICE Oct 12, 2003 Limiting malpractice awards has made headway in states like Florida and Texas as state legislatures seek to respond to calls by physicians that malpractice ... (The Southern Illinoisan, IL) Jury awards should be high sometimes Oct 15, 2003 The proposal arose from legislators’ concerns that medical malpractice awards have driven up the costs of medical liability insurance, pushing some doctors ... (York Daily Record, PA) Allen and rival urge change on property taxes Oct 16, 2003 As long as the Assembly does not pass it [the cap on malpractice awards], we will see more and more doctors leaving," Allen says. ... (Philadelphia Inquirer, PA) Family Concerned for Others Seeking Malpractice Claims Oct 14, 2003 ...judgement is one Johanna's parents believe they might not have received if the case weren't settled before new caps were placed on medical malpractice awards ... (WJXX, FL) Program aims to lure doctors Oct 14, 2003 Indiana limits malpractice awards, and the medical community here believes that is why malpractice insurance premiums are lower there, prompting two OB-GYN ... (Henderson Gleaner, KY) Contributions Still Flowing Into Politicians' Coffers Oct 19, 2003 That bill altered a 1985 law so that judges are no longer required to add 4 percent annual increases to malpractice awards even if a jury already accounted for ... (Newsday) Senate candidates share financial views, little else Oct 16, 2003 ...the state Senate in the 9th District have similar financial views, but disagree on social and political topics such as term limits, medical malpractice awards ... (Press of Atlantic City, NJ) GOP Pushes Vote to Curb Class-Action Suits Oct 20, 2003 Senate. Earlier this year, it sustained a Democratic filibuster against legislation that would limit medical malpractice awards. ... (Washington Post) Small business manifesto: Let my people grow Oct 11, 2003 Also high on the list were health insurance issues, such as capping non-economic damages and malpractice awards and allowing small business group self-insurance ... (Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA) Whitfield touts Fletcher's Rx Oct 13, 2003 Senate. As governor, Whitfield said, Fletcher would be positioned to lead efforts to cap malpractice awards at the state level. ... (Henderson Gleaner, KY) Doctors to debate malpractice issue 28 Oct 2003 ...public debate. Calls for the passage of a law to cap medical malpractice awards are pending in the state Legislature in Trenton. The ... (Press of Atlantic City, NJ) On TV, Michael Schiavo displays anger, resolve 28 Oct 2003 He said he refused. Both sides have accused the other of being interested in the $1.2 million in medical-malpractice awards produced by Terri Schiavo's case. ... (Philadelphia Inquirer, PA) Malpractice awards need caps Oct 15, 2003 I agree with you about capping malpractice awards, helping the public to accept death as an unavoidable part of life, and reorienting doctors in finding a ... (Go Erie, PA) Executive: Lawsuits make malpractice insurance expensive Oct 26, 2003 Democrat who was the committee's co-chairman, said the state's Administrative Office of the Courts had no record of how many medical malpractice awards there ... (Jackson Sun, TN) 3 Trenton hopefuls back cap for docs Oct 25, 2003 A passionate cluster of doctors is hoping to light a fire under Hudson County residents, convincing them of the need for a limit on medical malpractice awards. ... (New Jersey Journal, NJ) Physicians top list of legislative campaign givers Oct 22, 2003 ...month made house calls to voters in an effort to oppose many Democratic Assembly candidates, say they believe their best chance to limit malpractice awards and ... (Newark Star Ledger, NJ) Physicians group tops list of NJ legislative campaign donors Oct 23, 2003 ...reward Republicans and Democratic Senate members who voted in March for legislation that would limit their liability for pain-and-suffering malpractice awards ... (Newsday) Malpractice-insurance debate will not bring easy answers Oct 16, 2003 ...the AHRQ, a large amount of economic literature and studies show a state's legal environment contributes to the amount of claims and size of malpractice awards ... (Olney Daily Mail, IL) Jury awards should be high sometimes Oct 15, 2003 The proposal arose from legislators’ concerns that medical malpractice awards have driven up the costs of medical liability insurance, pushing some doctors ... (York Daily Record, PA) Allen and rival urge change on property taxes Oct 16, 2003 As long as the Assembly does not pass it [the cap on malpractice awards], we will see more and more doctors leaving," Allen says. ... (Philadelphia Inquirer, PA) Family Concerned for Others Seeking Malpractice Claims Oct 14, 2003 ...judgement is one Johanna's parents believe they might not have received if the case weren't settled before new caps were placed on medical malpractice awards ... (WJXX, FL) Program aims to lure doctors Oct 14, 2003 Indiana limits malpractice awards, and the medical community here believes that is why malpractice insurance premiums are lower there, prompting two OB-GYN ... (Henderson Gleaner, KY) Contributions Still Flowing Into Politicians' Coffers Oct 19, 2003 That bill altered a 1985 law so that judges are no longer required to add 4 percent annual increases to malpractice awards even if a jury already accounted for ... (Newsday) The Mercury Oct 6, 2003 ...history. I favor these provisions of the Pennsylvania law. Do you believe there should be a cap on medical malpractice awards? Why? ... (Pottstown Mercury, PA) Senate candidates share financial views, little else Oct 16, 2003 ...the state Senate in the 9th District have similar financial views, but disagree on social and political topics such as term limits, medical malpractice awards ... (Press of Atlantic City, NJ) GOP Pushes Vote to Curb Class-Action Suits Oct 20, 2003 Senate. Earlier this year, it sustained a Democratic filibuster against legislation that would limit medical malpractice awards. ... (Washington Post) Whitfield touts Fletcher's Rx Oct 13, 2003 Senate. As governor, Whitfield said, Fletcher would be positioned to lead efforts to cap malpractice awards at the state level. ... (Henderson Gleaner, KY) LAWYER SAYS INSURANCE TO BLAME FOR RISING COST OFMALPRACTICE Oct 12, 2003 Limiting malpractice awards has made headway in states like Florida and Texas as state legislatures seek to respond to calls by physicians that malpractice ... (The Southern Illinoisan, IL) NJ doctors make house calls for GOP Oct 8, 2003 ...white lab coats, knocked on doors in five key legislative districts and urged them to vote for the Republican candidates who support limiting malpractice awards ... (Philadelphia Inquirer, PA) AARP urges fight against malpractice award limits Oct 9, 2003 Nov. 4 and doctors are urging voters to back Republican candidates who support the physicians call for caps on malpractice awards. ... (Cherry Hill Courier Post, NJ) How a government levy killed medics' bedside manners Oct 3, 2003 Twelve months later, last May, the Federal Government said it would cover malpractice awards above insured levels and ensure retiring doctors faced only modest ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia) Bush acknowledges economic challenges Oct 4, 2003 Instead, the president cited other administration policies designed to help businesses: setting limits on medical malpractice awards, allowing trade groups to ... (Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, WI) Small business manifesto: Let my people grow Oct 11, 2003 Also high on the list were health insurance issues, such as capping non-economic damages and malpractice awards and allowing small business group self-insurance ... 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