In Philadelphia County alone, medical liability lawsuits have significantly jumped compared to 2022 cases.
In January 2023, the year-to-year increase saw 70 cases compared to 18. In February 2023, lawsuits rose to 42 from 24 in 2022. In March 2023, the ratio was 47 to 22.
For his part, Gov. Shapiro should convene a workgroup comprised of patient representatives, physicians, hospitals, business and industry, and the trial lawyers to hammer out common sense reforms. Former Gov. Ed Rendell’s Mcare Commission is an excellent model. Our society participated in Gov. Rendell’s efforts and obtained meaningful results.
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