Malpractice costs spur health system crisis across states
A United Press International summary reports rising medical malpractice claims and insurance costs straining doctors. States like Wisconsin and Indiana enact reforms. hospitals reduce services. surgeons and anesthesiologists face coverage losses. The AMA warns many practitioners may abandon care. lawmakers move on emergency protections and state funds.
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San Francisco doctors walk out over malpractice costs
Anesthetists stopped operating and surgeons laid down scalpels in a citywide protest over spiraling malpractice insurance. Hospitals limited admissions to emergencies as several facilities canceled elective care. Officials warned of a growing healthcare crisis with Mt Zion predicting a 1.4 million loss without surgery.
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