WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE STATES According to the American Medical Association (AMA), there are 17 states currently facing a full-blown medical liability crisis. In addition, the AMA places twenty-five states and Guam in the “caution” category. Only 8 states in the United States have stable liability climates. Proof that Medical Liability Reform Works Texas “Tort Reform Texas Style” Terry Carter, ABA Journal October 1, 2006 “2003 Law Is Pushing Insurance Rates Down” Jim Fuquay, Fort Worth Star-Telegram August 21, 2006 West Virginia “Tort Reform Links to Rise in Doctors at CAMC” Charleston Daily Mail January 30, 2007 “Medical Malpractice Market in W. Va. Improves” Insurance Journal November 15, 2006 Signs of Improvement Mississippi “Tort Reform Has Helped, Barbour Says” Rachel Leifer, Hattiesburg American October 11, 2006 “MACM Cuts Malpractice Rates Again” Mississippi Business Journal September 14, 2006 Illinois “Malpractice Insurer Will Pay Dividends, Add Clients” Dana Heupel, State Journal Register January 16, 2007 “Governor Touts Med Mal Reform Insurer Offering Lower Rates for Doctors” Linda N. Weller, The Telegraph October 14, 2006 Continued Need for Comprehensive Medical Liability Reform Pennsylvania “Policy Changes Needed to Address Physician Shortage” Dave Gardner, Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal September 5, 2006 “Destruction of State's Healthcare Delivery System Continues” Press Release, The Doctor’s Advocate August 2, 2006 Florida “Fla. High Court Allows Waiver of Minimum Malpractice Award” David Royse, Insurance Journal October 5, 2006 “Doctors May Ask You to Cap Your Claim” Joni James, St. Petersburg Times September 29, 2006 Maryland “Malpractice Reform Seen As a Necessity” Kelsey Volkmann, The Examiner December 21, 2006 “Maryland Doctors Get Relief on Malpractice Rates” The Washington Times December 18, 2006
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