Medical malpractice looms large in the minds of doctors in the US. New data from Kitchel law tells the story of how much ...

ALBANY, N.Y., July 6 -- The New York State Insurance Department issued the following news release: The average medical malpractice insurance rate increase for New York doctors this year is five ...

New Mexico leads the nation in medical malpractice reports, with 130.98 per 1,000 practitioners, which is 2.4 times the national average of 54.91, according to data from Kitchel Law analyzing HHS ...

Sen. Charlie Scott, a long-time advocate for medical malpractice reform, isn't optimistic about the week ahead. "I don't think we're gonna get it fixed this time," the Casper Republican says.

For years, health care organizations have issued warnings about Florida’s impending physician shortage and the urgent need to pursue policies that ensure access to medical care for the state’s growing ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- While malpractice claims paid in Iowa shrank in 2003, insurance rates paid by doctors continued to grow, according to a study released by the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association.

Associated Press WriterJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- After breaking a contentious 16-hour debate, senators on Thursday passed legislation supporters say will help lower doctors' malpractice insurance ...