NU Online News Service, Dec. 21, 2:41 p.m. EST
WASHINGTON–A trade group representing medical liability insurers is voicing concern over a provision in the Senate healthcare reform bill that would encourage states to create tort reform programs, but allows participants to "opt-out" of any new process the state's establish at any time.
"Allowing claimants to opt-out of the new processes at any time is a serious concern," said Lawrence E. Smarr, president of the Physician Insurers Association of America. "We are okay with an op-out provision as long as there is a point where both parties commit to the process."
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