Doctors aren't just talking about reforming medical malpractice insurance. In Oregon, they're backing their words with dollars. The Oregon Medical Association aims to launch a Nov. 4, 2004, ballot measure to cap non-economic damages in medical malpractice claims at a half million dollars. It has raised $580,000 for the effort--mostly from member donations. "In order to sustain a campaign, we need somewhere around $4 million," said Jim Kronenberg, associate executive director of the Oregon Medical Association, and physicians advocacy group with 7,000 members.
Posted by Editor at December 5, 2003 11:16 AM