Kaiser's Medical Malpractice Resources

Medical Malpractice Law in the United States is a Kaiser Family Foundation report that provides an overview of the issues surrounding medical malpractice law, including the legal changes that states have made over the past 30 years in response to periodic concerns about rising medical malpractice costs; some newer proposals for changing medical malpractice law; and trend data for malpractice claims. While this report is from 2005, it provides excellent background info.

To access Kaiser Daily Reports on medical malpractice related issues, bookmark: Medical Malpractice Spotlight for headlines such as:

• State Watch - Maryland Insurance Administration, Medical Malpractice Insurer Dispute Dividend

• Republican Presidential Candidate McCain Announces Health Care Proposal That Focuses on Cost Containment

• Presidential Candidate McCain To Propose Health Care System Overhaul Offering Insurance Tax Incentives; Focusing on Prevention, Quality of Care

• State Watch - Doctors Relocating to Texas After Implementation of Medical Malpractice Caps

• Presidential Candidate Edwards Discusses Proposals To Address Medical Malpractice Lawsuits, Provide Universal Health Coverage