By Andrew Kitchenman | NJ Spotlight
Supporters of the measure, A-1831, argue that an increase in the number of patients and the rise of team-based medical care is increasing the need for additional curbs on malpractice suits…
This position was emphasized by AnnMarie McDonald, spokeswoman for the tort-reform advocacy group the New Jersey Lawsuit Reform Alliance.
In a state where one of the nation’s highest rates of successful malpractice claims has resulted in sky-high insurance premiums for doctors, a bill on lawmakers’ agenda today would boost protections for physicians.
Supporters of the measure, A-1831, argue that an increase in the number of patients and the rise of team-based medical care is increasing the need for additional curbs on malpractice suits…
This position was emphasized by AnnMarie McDonald, spokeswoman for the tort-reform advocacy group the New Jersey Lawsuit Reform Alliance.
“This could become a severe access to care issue if this is not addressed,” she said.
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