Malpractice reform hoped by Kansas doctors and society
Kansas physicians press for reform to curb costly malpractice insurance and avoid social costs. Wallace Weber cites rural access risks from doctor retirements and reduced obstetrics practice. The Kansas Medical Society seeks legislation to cap punitive damages, limit pain and suffering awards, cap attorney fees, and repeal collateral source rules.
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Reagan's 68 Percent Approval Noted By Times Poll
In Los Angeles the Times released a poll showing President Reagan with a 68 percent approval rating, his highest since April 1981. The piece also notes broader concerns on medical malpractice and rising costs per state studies, with experts warning about insurance premiums and defensive medicine.
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