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Kentucky Senate Passes Bill Creating Malpractice Panels

A panel of medical experts would review proposed medical malpractice claims against health care providers before they could be pursued in court under a bill the Kentucky Senate passed Wednesday. The party-line vote in the Republican-led Senate followed a contentious …

Kentucky Lawmakers to Debate Medical Malpractice Issue

Kentucky lawmakers are preparing for another debate on whether to shake up the state’s medical malpractice system, with some influential outside voices joining on both sides of the discussion. A new coalition of health care and business groups this week …

Almost 90% of Voters Believe ‘Meritless’ Lawsuits are a Serious Problem

Close to 90 percent of voters who cast ballots in Tuesday’s election believe there are too many “meritless” lawsuits, while eight out of ten want the next Congress to continue reforming the legal system, according to a report released by …