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Health Care & Hospital Law,
Government

May 12, 2022

MICRA changes bill moving swiftly toward passage

“We have an oppose unless amended position on the legislation, but not with the substance of the bill; this is with respect to the process,” said Doug Chiappetta, CEO of the Union of American Physicians and Dentists.

A new bill to update the liability limits under medical malpractice took another step toward swift passage on Wednesday. But some grumbling that had been occurring behind the scenes showed up in public during the special hearing of the Assembly Judiciary Committee — specifically from those who felt like they’d been left out.

“We have an oppose unless amended position on the legislation, but not with the substance of the bill; this is with r...

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