The Albany Report: Update on the Wrongful Death Bill

MLMIC’s The Albany Report offers policyholders a concise, insider’s view of pending legislative, regulatory and political developments that have an impact on physicians, dentists, hospitals and other healthcare professionals practicing in New York State. The latest edition of MLMIC’s The Albany Report focuses policyholder attention on updates regarding the wrongful death bill.

Specifically, the December 2022 issue of The Albany Report details:

• the serious negative consequences this legislation would have for all New York healthcare providers and facilities;
• MLMIC’s lobbying efforts in partnership with the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) and the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS);
• the current status of the bill; and
• how physician policyholders can register their opposition to this harmful legislation.

Together with our medical partner organizations, we’ll continue to seek sensible reform that balances the uneven playing field when it comes to medical malpractice lawsuits in New York.

You can access additional details in the December 2022 edition of The Albany Report here.

For 45-plus years, MLMIC has been committed to meeting the medical professional liability insurance needs of physicians, dentists, hospitals and other healthcare professionals. As a core part of its mission, MLMIC is, and always has been, a strong advocate for the healthcare community and has effectively lobbied for legislative and regulatory reform to address those issues that continue to impact healthcare professionals. The Albany Report is intended to enhance this advocacy.