2006 References

October 5, 2006, Richard E. Anderson, MD, Santa Monica, CA 
The Tides of Litigation
This presentation to the CMA Amicus Curiae Committee provided an in-depth look at the history of the medical liability industry as well as frequency and severity trends.

July 2006, AAO-HNS Bulletin, Richard E. Anderson, MD
Article: Medical Liability Reforms, Patient Safety Efforts Mean Brighter Future
for Texas Doctors, Patients

The AAO-HNS Bulletin published this article illustrating how medical liability reforms that took place in Texas have begun to result in rate reductions for physicians and better access to quality health care for patients.

July 2, 2006, Amarillo Globe News, John Zerwas, MD, and Richard E. Anderson, MD
Guest Column: From crisis to calm, Texas health care is on the road
to recovery—thanks to Proposition 12
The Amarillo Globe News, Houston, Texas, published this article co-authored by John Zerwas, MD, and Richard E. Anderson, MD, as a guest opinion column.

January 6, 2006, Richard E. Anderson, MD, Napa, CA
Medical Liability Reform 2006
Delivered before the Napa County Medical Society Alliance, this presentation provides a detailed look at the medical liability environment in 2006, addressing continuing issues at the state and federal levels, MICRA’s position in California, and success stories. The presentation also covers several topics related to litigation and healthcare, including standard of care, managed care, and the doctor patient relationship.

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