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In the News This Week…
The following editorial and op-eds appeared in the Wilmington Star-News on Saturday, March 12, 2011, as the newspaper examined the merits of SB 33—Medical Liability Reforms: Health Reform? Patients’ Welfare […]
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Legislative Update: It’s Time To Show Up!
The NCMS has set forth an ambitious legislative agenda this year, and we need you to help us fulfill these goals! Read on to see the latest developments at the General Assembly and how you can make a difference.
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NC Senate Passes Serious Medical Liability Reform
Following three grueling weeks of work by the Senate Judiciary 1 Committee, the NC Senate has approved legislation containing five very important medical liability reforms.
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In the News This Week…
Click the headline or designated link. Poll: NC divided on federal health law, 2-28-11, WRAL-TV WRAL aired a story about an Elon University poll which found NC voters divided over […]
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Lawmakers Debate Medical Liability Reform and Search for Solutions to Budget Crunch
The NCMS government affairs staff worked overtime this week as a flood of healthcare related issues hit the desks of legislators.
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Medical Malpractice Reform Bill Nears Committee Approval
On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary 1 Committee came one step closer to finalizing its work on a proposal to reform and improve the medical malpractice system in North Carolina.
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Amendments to Medical Liability Bill Presented on Tuesday
The NCMS has been working diligently to pursue medical liability reform this session. Several bills have been filed that address serious problems in the current medical liability system. Chief among […]
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Governor’s Budget Recommendations Arrive at General Assembly
Calling for support of education and jobs in her State of the State address Monday night, Governor Beverly Perdue released her budget recommendations for 2011 – 2013 on Thursday, detailing her spending priorities and how they would be funded.
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Senate Judiciary 1 Committee Hears Testimony on Medical Lawsuit Reform
The Senate Judiciary 1 Committee held its second meeting Thursday on Senate Bill 33, which addresses medical lawsuit reform. The meeting consisted of short statements from opponents and supporters, with opponents most vocal about the section addressing liability in medical emergencies, and the cap on non-economic damages.
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House Speaker Names Select Committee on Tort Reform
Speaker Thom Tillis (R, Mecklenburg) named a House Select Committee on Tort Reform this week to specifically address the issue this session.
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