Arizona Governor Doug Ducey supports efforts at imposing federal tort “reforms,” such as the proposed $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases, despite the protections afforded by the Arizona Constitution and despite the citizens of Arizona uniformly rejecting… Read More
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Congressman Tom Price As Secretary Of HHS: A Disaster For Medical Malpractice Victims?
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Congressman Tom Price, M.D. (GA-06) to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) in his administration. What is Dr. Price’s position on medical malpractice reform and the rights of medical malpractice victims to seek and collect… Read More
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U.S. House Of Representatives Passes Cap On Noneconomic Damages
On March 22, 2012, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5 that is entitled “Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2012” by a vote of 223 to 181, with 7 Democrats voting yes, 10 Republicans voting no, and… Read More
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Texas Governor Rick Perry Enters Presidential Race: What’s The Effect On Medical Malpractice?
On Saturday, August 13, 2011, Texas Governor Rick Perry announced that he will run for President of the United States as a Republican candidate. As the Republican Governor of Texas for many years (and as the current Governor of Texas),… Read More
