Oregon Senate Approves Measure Aimed At Reducing Malpractice Costs

Chris Lehman — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:36:30 +0000

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Senate has given the go-ahead to a bill aimed at reducing the cost of medical malpractice litigation. Lawmakers voted Tuesday to send the measure to the Oregon House. But opponents call it a watered-down compromise.

Here's what the bill would do: Set up a mediation process for patients to meet with doctors when there's a possible case of medical error.

Oregon Senate Panel Advances Medical Malpractice Legislation

Chris Lehman — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:50:57 +0000

SALEM, Ore. – An Oregon Senate panel has given the initial go-ahead to a measure aimed at reducing the cost of medical malpractice insurance. The proposal would set up a mediation system aimed at heading off costly litigation between injured patients and their doctors.

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber testified in favor of the plan Thursday. He held up a signed agreement between two long-feuding rival groups.

"This, in my hand, Mr.