Sunday, January 02, 2005

Problems with the Birth-related Neurological Injury Compensation Program

The Richmond paper has this story ("Birth-injury aid's false expectations result in disarray," 1/2/05) describing problems with the Birth-related Neurological Injury Compensation Program.

The article concludes:

"This year, obstetricians are at the head of the line seeking General Assembly help. Their objectives: tighten entry requirements for premature infants into the birth-injury program, limit awards for pain and suffering in malpractice suits, increase Medicaid reimbursements to doctors who treat indigent patients, and preserve access to medical care."

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