Thursday, July 07, 2005

Bloglines - Florida Audit Shows Many Doctors Fail to Follow Malpractice Guidelines

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Florida Audit Shows Many Doctors Fail to Follow Malpractice Guidelines

Responding to criticism that it wasn't adequately policing physician reporting and payment of malpractice claims, the Florida Department of Health says in a new report that its system for identifying doctors who don't comply with the rules is "effective," despite flaws such as unclear instructions and a confusing online reporting system. A Republican lawmaker who has been a persistent critic of the Health Department's oversight of physicians says the report shows the need for tougher enforcement.


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