Dr. Smith's Patented Tort Reform

Putting the claim that limiting medical liability will save health care

"...tried twice in recent years to pass national tort reform, restricting the right of patients to sue incompetent or..."

Sept. 21, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Campus Carry Passes, Abortion Insurance Ban Fails

Dems strike last minute deal after hours of chubbing

"...amendment placating Democrats. At least SB 575, barring abortion insurance, died without debate...."

May 27, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Insurance Industry Scam

A Q&A with whistle-blower Wendell Potter

"...job as vice president of corporate communications at health insurance giant Cigna in 2008, it looked like a regular..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Smith Prescribes a Spoonful of Tort Reform

Lamar Smith calls for tort reform in the health care bill

"...his patented panacea for everything that ails you: tort reform, the technical term for restricting legal options when suing..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Tort-Reform Folly

According to new report on state's tort-reform measures, Perry's promise that frivolous lawsuits and high medical-malpractice insurance rates for docs are down and that the recruitment of specialists is apparently on the rise are promises that haven't panned out

"...in favor of Proposition 12 – the sweeping "tort reform" package that severely limited the ability of individuals to..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Tort Reform Dangerous

"...to present my thoughts on the dangers of tort reform prompted by the fact that my mother lives in..."

Aug. 18, 2003 Postmarks

Against Tort Reform

"...Editor, Why is tort reform on the national agenda at a time when insurance-industry..."

Sept. 7, 2004 Postmarks

Depressing Politics of Reform

"...in response to Michael King's article on health care reform [“Point Austin,” News, March 26]. King and House Rep...."

April 20, 2010 Postmarks

Farmers Insurance: Off the Hook Forever?

Internal memos suggest the insurer frequently mishandled claims -- and the state may not be able to investigate.

"...Internal Farmers Insurance Group claims audits, obtained by the Chronicle, suggest the..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Nixon Represents Insurance Industry, Not Voters

"...as Joe Nixon conducted committee hearings on his "Tort Reform" legislation. I could not believe what I was seeing..."

Aug. 7, 2003 Postmarks

For Health Care Reform

"...lobbyists. Panicked by the possibility of meaningful health care reform, insurance and drug companies are spending more than $1..."

Sept. 1, 2009 Postmarks

Homeowners Insurance

"...foretell the likely range of outcomes of the homeowners insurance debacle. There will be some re-regulation of homeowners' policies..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature

Probation Reform

"...the state Legislature wrestled with the problem of probation reform. Very little was mentioned about deferred adjudication probation. This..."

July 25, 2005 Postmarks

Playing Chicken in the House

Dems make offer to GOP to get things moving; GOP refuses

"...any bill other than Voter ID – such as insurance reform, tax relief for disabled veterans and more.”..."

May 23, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Despite reforms, Texans still overcharged, groups allege

"...Although last session's sweeping insurance reform package was sold as a means to provide..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Exposing the Insurers

Health insurance whistle-blower Wendell Potter at BookPeople

"...did, because I got see Wendell Potter, the health insurance industry whistle-blower speaking about the insurance cartel's dangerous –..."

Jan. 8, 2011 Arts Post by Wells Dunbar

See You June 2?

Spitballing the odds and causes of a special session after the the House midnight meltdown

"...A week ago, Texas House Republicans killed unemployment insurance compliance legislation by the use of fine-tuned timing. At..."

June 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Insurance Policy

"...filed early bills addressing various aspects of the homeowners insurance crisis. But the headlines leapt last week when Sen...."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Buying Political Insurance

"...In a press conference Feb. 26, nonprofit election reformers Campaigns for People released revised numbers showing the insurance..."

March 7, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Insulting the World

Anti-health reform groups put their foot in mouth on the international stage

"...is being most insulted during the debate about health insurance reform: The uninsured, the underinsured, Jews, Canadians, or the..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Doggett Down on Baucus Plan

Austin congressman calls new plan "capitulation"

"...of Montana Democrat Max Baucus' new Senate health care reform bill. In a statement just released by his office,..."

Sept. 16, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Page Two: Dreams for Sale

On magic, gremlins, and health care reform

"...businesses that both pay 100% of full-time employees' health insurance, I am aware of and involved with this issue...."

Sept. 4, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Wanted Man

State Rep. Patrick Rose walks a fine line in a swing district

"...with a handful of other Democrats, for the massive tort-reform measure (HB 4) so eagerly sought by Gov. Perry..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...bigger problem than frivolous lawsuits on our hands. The insurance lobby's argument that high malpractice premiums are a result..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Column

An Array of Votes

How Rose voted and whom he crossed

"...HB 4 and HJR 3, tort reform: YES Rose riled Democrats, trial lawyers, progressives -- all..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Invoking Ken Lay

Health care reform opponents use odd ally to deflect criticism

"...However that couldn't be said for Tuesday's anti-health care reform event, when the capitol press corp quizzed three business..."

April 7, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: The Long Scream

The endless Republican nightmare casts its shadow on health care reform

"...the Soviet/Red China model of health care offered as reform by the devil's weak and soulless minions is their..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Late Donors to Local House Races

"...10/26 Texans/Lawsuit Reform: 15,000..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature

The Operation Was Successful ...

The jury's still out on "tort reform" – but the courthouse door is closed

"...turnaround he described in glowing terms. "Because of major reforms to medical liability laws that I worked with legislators..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Column by Michael King

The Battle for Senate District 14

Incumbent Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos faces a serious challenge in Dellionaire Ben Bentzin

"...of the importance of education, health care, transportation, and insurance reform, but there are significant differences in how each..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Column by Michael King

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