Act now as medical liability reform gains momentum

Article Abstract:

The issue of medical liability reform that has set a reasonable limit of $250,000 on noneconomic damages is gaining acceptance. It is stated that the states not accepting this rule on noneconomic damages are facing crisis, as the high liability insurance premiums forces physicians to restrict their practices either by retiring early or relocating to states with affordable premiums.

Medical Service and Health Insurance, Liability insurance, Health insurance industry

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PDUFA reauthorization: Drug safety's golden moment of opportunity?

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Poor fund availability for postapproval surveillance of drug safety can be corrected according to Institute of Medicine (IOM) report when Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) comes up for reauthorization in 2007. More percentage of user fees can be allocated for postapproval monitoring of drug safety to prevent drug safety disasters.

Government domestic functions, Pharmaceutical preparations, Interpretation and construction, Drugs, United States. Food and Drug Administration, Adverse drug reactions, Health policy, Pharmaceutical laws

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Big gains, some strains

Article Abstract:

The value of the Orphan Drug Act of 1983 in the development of new drugs for rare diseases is discussed.

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