The Texas 2003 medical malpractice reforms that included a cap on awards for pain and suffering have led to a more robust insurance market for health care providers, according to a Texas Tech Law Review article.
"For the first time in years, Texas physicians can comparatively shop for medical liability policies," the report stated.
The article was written by six Texas attorneys who represent provider organizations: Donald Wilcox, general counsel for the Texas Medical Association; Charles Bailey, general counsel for the Texas Hospital Organization; and Gavin Gadberry, general counsel for the Texas Health Care Association. Medical defense attorneys Michael Hull, Brent Cooper and Michael Wallach also contributed.
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