Wise Urges State Run Malpractice Pool Amid Carrier Bailouts
Gov. Bob Wise urged passage of a state run malpractice pool as private carriers threaten to drop coverage. He warned up to 2400 physicians could lose insurance within a year, citing St Paul of Minnesota nonrenewals and 60 day notices already issued, while lawmakers debate tort reform and funding.
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Trump urged major changes to liability rules including ending joint and several liability and capping damages while supporting a pre-suit arbitration screen. Wise pressed for merit certificates to sue and defended a state insurance pool as not profit driven, contrasting with private firms.
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Sentencing delayed for Grundy physician in painkiller case
Dr. Franklin Sutherland, 47, of Grundy, Va., convicted in May of illegally prescribing OxyContin and Tylox, awaits sentencing moved to Nov. 29 by U.S. District Judge James Jones. Assistant U.S. Attorney says he has been in custody since July. Lawyer cites brain damage from a head injury as a factor. Prosecution expects 12 to 15 years. maxs are 20 years for Schedule III and 5 for Schedule II.
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