Business fighting medical malpractice bill
Employers and doctors are still fighting a bill that would remove a cap on awards in certain medical malpractice cases. The bill, which would remove physical impairment or disfigurement from a damages cap in malpractice cases that juries can award, has drawn wide criticism from doctors who fear their malpractice insurance rates will skyrocket if it is approved. Business groups say the bill would lead to higher health care costs. (read more)
Business Leaders
Anne Warhover
President and CEO, The Colorado Health Foundation
"Leadership from the state's business community is essential to the success of Colorado's health care reform efforts. The Business Health Forum will support and strengthen the efforts of Colorado's business groups by providing new information and ammunition to amplify businesses' voice at the table."
Health Care Reform is on the Table
Will employers be part of the solution?
Colorado employers have long complained about the rising cost of health care, but
this year, lawmakers, Gov.
Bill Ritter and the Blue
Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform are examining what to do about
it. Those efforts could form the basis of large-scale health care reform
in Colorado in 2008.
Will employers be required to offer insurance? Will everyone have to buy coverage?
Decision makers are currently struggling with those questions. Either way,
employers have a huge stake in the debate, not to mention the outcome. Now's
the time to learn
the issues, sign
up and weigh in.
