Liability premiums up 26-27% in New York; some doubts remain

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After much study and debate New York Superintendent of Insurance, Albert Lewis, decided to approve a 26.6% increase in physicians liability insurance premiums. Medical Mutual Liability Insurance Co. and Medical Malpractice Insurance Association wanted increases far greater than 26.6%. Charges are coming from these companies that politics, instead of finances, dominated Mr. Lewis's decisions.

Fire, marine, and casualty insurance, Laws, regulations and rules, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Lewis, Albert, Medical Mutual Liability Insurance Co.

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MDs take issue to legislature

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Physicians in New York descended on the state capital to press their case concerning proposed increases in medical malpractice insurance rates. The physicians maintain that quick legislative and executive action are needed to avert higher health care costs and diminished availability of physicians' services.

Economic aspects, Political activity, Economic policy, Malpractice, New York, Schwartz, Ralph M., New York. Legislature

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American Medical News at 25: looking back, ahead

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Due to shifts in population, health care conglomerates, and government controls of medical fees, the medical profession is expected to undergo qualitative and quantitative changes within the next 10 years, emphasizing diversification of services.

Supply and demand, History, Appreciation, Employment, Medical personnel, Interview, Medical publishing, American Medical News (Periodical), Reed, Jim, Zirkle, Tom

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