State tort reform ballot wins set stage for further battles

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State tort reform ballot wins set stage for further battles

... Doctors in four states mired in liability insurance problems took tort reform directly to voters on Nov. 2. They were met with victory in some states but more battles are expected.
Nevada physicians had the most to celebrate. Citizens passed California-style reforms that are set to go into effect immediately. The package includes a strengthening of the state's existing $350,000 noneconomic damages cap. At the same time, they rejected two amendments advocated by trial lawyers....
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Bush's 2nd term health agenda pushes liability reform:

President Bush has promised a renewed focus on health care issues, including liability reform, implementation of the Medicare law and controlling insurance costs. But his promise to halve the deficit in five years could cut into efforts to improve access to coverage.
Medical liability reform played a high-profile role during the presidential campaign....
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