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N.Y. Doctors Could See $50,000 Fee

Submitted by Raymond Knowles, Dec 26, 2007 10:41

I hope that Mr. Dinallo will seriously consider caping claims for pain and suffering. That generally constitutes the largest part of any medical malpractice settlement and as little to do with the actually financial loss of the person claiming malpractice. Anything less in no "fix" for the high cost of malpractice insurance in NYS.


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eric Poe 

Dec 27, 2007 11:25

If the surcharge becomes law, there is no question I will have to close my solo internal medicine practice that... [MORE]

Richard Kops MD 

Dec 26, 2007 19:47

I only made $45,000. So where would the $50,000 come from? [MORE]

DocinNY 

Feb 9, 2008 20:02

I am very worried. There is no question that I and and many if not most MDs will be forced... [MORE]

Todd Bragin, MD 

Dec 26, 2007 13:31

This downward spiral just keeps getitng worse, and physicians are going to get stuck with another huge bill. Would it... [MORE]

Brian Hurley 

Dec 28, 2007 10:17

This surcharge will send many docs whom I know to the exit. As it is, there are no OB's in... [MORE]

Art Fougner MD 

Dec 26, 2007 12:25

I hope that Mr. Dinallo will seriously consider caping claims for pain and suffering. That generally constitutes the largest part...

Raymond Knowles 

Dec 26, 2007 10:41

Time for TORT reform- reign in the parasites . Let's work together to decide that all people need or will... [MORE]

chuck higgins 

Dec 26, 2007 09:59

Mr Dinallo first needs to understand why there is a $500 million deficit in the state-regulated insurance pool, the Medical... [MORE]

Jamie Grifo MD PhD 

Dec 26, 2007 09:12

Mr. Dinallo does not consider the part lawyers play in raising malpractice premiums. He should be calculating the fees paid... [MORE]

Naomi Steinberger 

Dec 26, 2007 08:46

FREE HEALTHCARE FOR EVERY MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD!!! People make money off of the sick...that is SICK! [MORE]

Jon Doe 

Dec 26, 2007 08:36

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