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House Committee Moves Ahead in Debate of Medical Liability
On Thursday, April 7, 2011, the House Select Committee on Tort Reform presented a revised medical liability reform bill. Read on to see what changes were made.
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North Carolinians for Affordable Health Care Organized to Counter Attacks on the Medical Profession
The NCMS has organized North Carolinians for Affordable Health Care (NCAHC) to execute a strategic media campaign to generate public support for medical liability reform in North Carolina.
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House Files HB 542 – Tort Reform for Citizens and Businesses
Find out more about this bill, which significantly reforms the current tort system in North Carolina and has several elements that target medical malpractice litigation.
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NCMS Wants to Hear From You and Your Patients About Excellent Care
Share your stories on medical malpractice issues.
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North Carolinians for Affordable Health Care Seeks to Educate Legislators and Public About Costs of Defensive Medicine
North Carolinians for Affordable Health Care (NCAHC) is a grassroots organization dedicated to educating legislators and their constituencies about the economic benefits of medical liability reform. With leadership from the NCMS […]
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4% Rate Cut Possible for Medicaid Providers
State Appropriation Chairs have confirmed that a 4% across-the-board Medicaid provider rate cut is one of the many options being considered as legislators try to reduce spending in order to balance the state budget.
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House Proposal on Tort Reform is Big, Bold
The North Carolina House of Representatives is now considering major reforms for the tort system, some specifically targeting medical malpractice litigation.
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Legislative Update: Budget Talks Continue; Numerous Health Care Bills in the Works
It was another busy week at the North Carolina General Assembly with budget discussions at the forefront.
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In the News This Week…
Click the headline to read the story. Op-Ed: Medical Liability reform raises tough issue, 3-20-11, Fayetteville Observer Physician and state Senator Eric Mansfield, MD, (D, Cumberland) writes about the more controversial […]
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NCMS Spearheading Lobbying Efforts Favoring Senate Bill 33 – Medical Liability Reforms
The NCMS helped to launch “North Carolinians for Affordable Health Care” or NCAHC this week to encourage support of SB33.
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