Governor Taft Signs Medical Liability Reform Bill

     On January 10, 2003 - Governor Taft signed Senate Bill 281 into law, the medical liability-reform legislation that limits non-economic damage awards in medical injury lawsuits as well as other key provisions of importance to physicians. The AMC/NOMA provided testimony at every hearing and debate on SB 281 at the Statehouse.  Physicians from Northeastern Ohio representing the AMC/NOMA took the time out of their practice to provide their testimony and assist in the passage of the legislation.  The new law is a key component in assuring that your patients in Northeastern Ohio continue to have access to quality health care. The AMC/NOMA plans to continue to gather information from physicians and determine what other steps may be necessary to alleviate the medical liability crisis.