Contact & Resources

Media inquiries can be directed to Anna Lavertue, Director of Communications and Quality, at 717.791.1212.

Links for more information on
medical liability reform:

Physician Insurers Association of America (PIAA)

Organization of health-care liability insurance entities, advocates in the areas of legislation, education, risk management and research.

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Health Coalition on Liability and Access (HCLA)

Supports health-care liability reform. Includes news on legislation, congressional testimony and lawsuit trends.

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Citizens Allied for Pennsylvania Patients (CAPP)

A non-profit organization dedicated to correcting problems in the medical liability system to make health care affordable and available in Pennsylvania.

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Californians Allied for Patient Protection

Comprehensive information on MICRA, California's Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act.

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GAO Report - Medical Malpractice Insurance: Multiple Factors Have Contributed to Increased Premium Rates

Released by the US General Accounting Office (GAO) July 28, 2003; substantiates that increasing claims costs are the primary driver of the current medical malpractice insurance crisis.

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The Project on Medical Liability in Pennsylvania

Funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts. Although the Project is closed, the information is still available on the Web.

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