There is now a third malpractice proposal offered by the Democrats in Washington
“The state’s largest group of trial lawyers said the package was so promising they might abandon their own proposal in favor of Democrats’ plan.”
No surprise there. This is an update to the competing malpractice initiatives in Washington state, previously discussed here.
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Why would a medical society oppose this provision?
“Changes to malpractice insurance regulations, including a requirement the state approve any rate increases before they take effect.”
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