Summary of the Introduced Bill

HB 1300 -- Medical Malpractice Insurance

Sponsor:  Kuessner

Beginning January 1, 2010, this bill requires all insurers
providing medical malpractice insurance to health care providers
to establish premium rates based on the average judgment awarded
in medical malpractice cases by county during the previous
calendar year.  For providers practicing in more than one county,
the premium rate will be adjusted based on the percentage of the
provider's practice conducted in each county.

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