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Medical malpractice reform
Archived coverage of state leaders' efforts to reduce doctors' insurance rates.
A Sun follow-up: Masking malpractice cases
Assembly considers reform of review board as parents seek discipline for doctor who prescribed OxyContin
Sun Follow-Up
Number of malpractice claims are overlooked
Masking Malpractice Cases
Maryland ignores most malpractice claims and settlements -- signs that other states use in examining physicians and protecting the public
After two years of hefty premium increases that touched off threats of a doctor exodus in Maryland and led to a legislative special session, the state's largest malpractice insurer said it does not need a rate increase for next year, leading some to question whether the much-debated malpractice crisis ever existed.
State subsidy kicks in for malpractice policies
AG's office rules money is available before July 1
The state Senate passed a bill last night that would implement a fund to hold down doctors' insurance rates and set limits on malpractice lawsuits.
Sensing that their chance to push for legal changes had arrived, Senate Republicans launched a full debate on the merits of medical malpractice reform yesterday by offering a series of amendments to a more technical bill.
Senate President Miller skeptical about need
General Assembly
Insurance chief reacts to call for resignation; Tax 'not something I asked for'; Pass-through to clients decried by Miller, Busch
Democrats lament tax being passed to consumer; 'Not approved in legal manner'
General Assembly
Medical malpractice bill now becomes state law; Ehrlich lobbying effort rebuffed; 5 other vetoes also fall on eve of regular session
Legislators say override likely when Assembly reconvenes today; He calls rejection 'good policy'; HMO tax, legal reforms are key sticking points
Votes short on tuition cap, 'living wage,' Miller says; 'Juice isn't worth the squeeze'; Override on malpractice expected in both houses
Although Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. vetoed malpractice reform legislation yesterday, he and Democratic legislative leaders agree that action is needed to resolve what both sides call a crisis. Most of the state's doctors were hit with a 33 percent increase in premiums Jan. 1, after a 28 percent increase last year. In this Q&A, Sun staff writer M. William Salganik explains how the issue developed.
HMO tax could force some employers to cut benefits; Part of malpractice legislation; State group notes concern in letter to legislators
Doctors, hospitals call measure a start on urgently needed relief
As malpractice debate rages, some quit practicing
Bill's savings impossible to predict, experts say; Much data not available; One certainty is a cut in doctors' premiums
Malpractice reform bill is a 'start,' physicians say; 'More things ... can be done'; Measure would slash rise in premiums, tax HMOs
Politics: Relations are at an all-time low among the governor, Senate president and House speaker.
Malpractice insurance steps inadequate, he says; 'Almost nothing in tort reform'
General Assembly: Special Session
Bills from both chambers would tax HMO premiums; Governor promises a veto; Administration prefers using taxpayer funds
Documentary: A doctor-financed film stars a physician who quit obstetrics when her premiums soared.
By David Nitkin and Andrew A. Green
Impasse: Legalization of slot machines and soaring medical malpractice rates remain sticking points as the new General Assembly session approaches.
Sun coverage of events surrounding infidelity rumors spread by former Ehrlich associate Joseph F. Steffen Jr. about Mayor Martin O'Malley.