Rhode Island S3063 establishes a commission to study medical malpractice's impact on healthcare providers and costs.

Rhode Island S3063 creates a special legislative commission to study medical malpractice lawsuits, claims, settlements, and administrative filings. The commission will examine the impact on insurance costs for providers and the correlation with shortages of providers in certain specialties. It will also assess the statewide health care costs from malpractice insurance premiums and claims. The commission will develop recommendations for solutions, including legal reforms, to ensure the state’s retention and budget resources.

Rhode Island S3063 establishes a commission to study medical malpractice's impact on healthcare providers and costs.

Rhode Island S3063 creates a special legislative commission to study medical malpractice lawsuits, claims, settlements, and administrative filings. The commission will examine the impact on insurance costs for providers and the correlation with shortages of providers in certain specialties. It will also assess the statewide health care costs from malpractice insurance premiums and claims. The commission will develop recommendations for solutions, including legal reforms, to ensure the state’s retention and budget resources.