A personal medical malpractice insurance audit helps physicians prepare for possible future claims by determining if they have sufficient coverage today.

Lawmakers amend regulations on withholding resuscitation and life-prolonging measures.

After extended debate over criminal and civil liability, the Missouri House adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 16‑67 and House Bill 22‑94 (the 'Born Alive' Survivors Protection Act) requiring that infants who are born alive after attempted abortions receive the same standard of care as other newborns; opponents warned the measure may duplicate existing law and could deter medical providers.

New legislation grants Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction for unborn child offense investigations

Oklahoma safeguards its citizens' rights against federal overreach in pharmaceutical liability cases.

In Altocco v. Wood, petitioner’s counsel told the Supreme Court of Texas that the two‑year limitations period for health‑care‑liability claims should not run until an injury exists, arguing a referral letter that preceded surgery did not start the clock; several justices questioned whether that reading would force plaintiffs to sue before they had standing.

Doctor's letter on service animal's benefits sparks debate over healthcare liability and patient care.

The Senate Judiciary Committee reviewed language in H.545 that would give limited liability protection to health‑care providers who administer vaccines consistent with the health commissioner’s recommendation. Testimony focused on whether patients should be notified if a vaccine remains on a state schedule after removal from the federal schedule and on existing compensation pathways.

Senate Bill 1173 exempts healthcare facilities from product liability claims under specific conditions

Bill exempts healthcare facilities from liability if not involved in product design or manufacture

County insurance broker advised commissioners on occurrence vs. claims-made policies for the closed Sunny Meadows facility. Commissioners voted to not renew the medical-professional liability coverage when it expires and to pursue up to a two-year extended reporting period for abuse/molestation coverage.

In a refiled health-care-liability case, defense counsel argued the plaintiff's pre-suit authorization improperly seeks psychotherapy notes and is therefore invalid; the court took the question under advisement and reset a final ruling for Sept. 1, allowing limited discovery on prejudice.

Committee discusses parental consent complexities and liability shield concerns in child treatment legislation.