NEWSROOM
Maryland Maternity Access Coalition is Featured on Change.org International Women's Day Celebration
9 Ways Organizations are Making a Difference in the Lives of Women
March 7, 2016
We are proud to share that the national advocacy platform Change.org has recognized our efforts to protect access to women's healthcare through the creation of a Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund. On International Women's Day, Change.org highlighted a few organizations that are shifting the conversation around women's issues in important ways. We are honored to be included in this feature, alongside other organizations doing great work to make a difference in the lives of women around the globe. READ MORE
9 Ways Organizations are Making a Difference in the Lives of Women
March 7, 2016
We are proud to share that the national advocacy platform Change.org has recognized our efforts to protect access to women's healthcare through the creation of a Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund. On International Women's Day, Change.org highlighted a few organizations that are shifting the conversation around women's issues in important ways. We are honored to be included in this feature, alongside other organizations doing great work to make a difference in the lives of women around the globe. READ MORE
Debate continues over creating no-fault birth injury fund
February 15, 2016, By Alessia Grunburger, Maryland Reporter
A state-created task force has again called for the creation of a fund that would provide lifetime care needs to babies suffering from birth-related neurological injuries. This is the third time in three years that the task force has pushed for the passage of HB 377. READ MORE
February 15, 2016, By Alessia Grunburger, Maryland Reporter
A state-created task force has again called for the creation of a fund that would provide lifetime care needs to babies suffering from birth-related neurological injuries. This is the third time in three years that the task force has pushed for the passage of HB 377. READ MORE
Birth-injury fund debate continues before Md. House committees
February 12, 2016, By Daniel Leaderman, The Daily Record
The battle over whether Maryland should create a special fund to compensate the families of babies injured during birth heated up again during a legislative hearing Friday, as supporters urged lawmakers to look across the Potomac River for guidance. READ MORE
February 12, 2016, By Daniel Leaderman, The Daily Record
The battle over whether Maryland should create a special fund to compensate the families of babies injured during birth heated up again during a legislative hearing Friday, as supporters urged lawmakers to look across the Potomac River for guidance. READ MORE
Coalition Launches Push for Birth Injury Fund
February 7, 2016, By Robert Lang, WBAL NewsRadio 1090
It has been an ongoing battle for years that has pit doctors and hospitals against trial lawyers. It is legislation to create a Birth Injury Fund to compensate families and provide care for children who suffer permanent birth injuries. The goal here is to avoid lawsuits against hospitals which both doctors and trial lawyers say can take years to settle, leaving families stuck with legal and medical bills struggling to pay for care. Under the legislation, hospitals would pay for the fund. Supporters of the measure released a poll this week finding seven out of 10 Marylanders support the idea. READ MORE
February 7, 2016, By Robert Lang, WBAL NewsRadio 1090
It has been an ongoing battle for years that has pit doctors and hospitals against trial lawyers. It is legislation to create a Birth Injury Fund to compensate families and provide care for children who suffer permanent birth injuries. The goal here is to avoid lawsuits against hospitals which both doctors and trial lawyers say can take years to settle, leaving families stuck with legal and medical bills struggling to pay for care. Under the legislation, hospitals would pay for the fund. Supporters of the measure released a poll this week finding seven out of 10 Marylanders support the idea. READ MORE
Birth Injury Fund Supporters Tout Statewide Support
February 2, 2016, By Daniel Leaderman, The Daily Record
Supporters of a proposed no-fault birth-injury fund say the measure has increased support across the state this year. A poll conducted last month by the Annapolis-based OpinionWorks found that 71 percent of Marylanders support creating the fund and 16 percent oppose it - an increase in support of 9 percentage points over a poll conducted last year. READ MORE
February 2, 2016, By Daniel Leaderman, The Daily Record
Supporters of a proposed no-fault birth-injury fund say the measure has increased support across the state this year. A poll conducted last month by the Annapolis-based OpinionWorks found that 71 percent of Marylanders support creating the fund and 16 percent oppose it - an increase in support of 9 percentage points over a poll conducted last year. READ MORE
Poll Shows Widespread, Bipartisan Voter Support of Maryland Birth Injury Fund
February 2, 2016, Press Release
Today, the Maryland Maternity Access Coalition hosted a press conference in Annapolis to release a new statewide poll showing that Marylanders overwhelmingly support the creation of a Birth Injury Fund – paid for by hospitals– to compensate families and provide care for children who suffer permanent birth injuries. READ MORE
February 2, 2016, Press Release
Today, the Maryland Maternity Access Coalition hosted a press conference in Annapolis to release a new statewide poll showing that Marylanders overwhelmingly support the creation of a Birth Injury Fund – paid for by hospitals– to compensate families and provide care for children who suffer permanent birth injuries. READ MORE
Maryland Maternity Access Coalition releases statement as the 2016 Legislative Session convenes
January 13, 2016, Press Release
Today, the Maryland General Assembly convened for the 2016 legislative session. Amid growing state-wide support for a No-Fault Birth Injury Fund, the Maryland Maternity Access Coalition welcomed the 2016 legislative session with optimism that Maryland lawmakers will pass meaningful reform for the state’s healthcare system this year. READ MORE
January 13, 2016, Press Release
Today, the Maryland General Assembly convened for the 2016 legislative session. Amid growing state-wide support for a No-Fault Birth Injury Fund, the Maryland Maternity Access Coalition welcomed the 2016 legislative session with optimism that Maryland lawmakers will pass meaningful reform for the state’s healthcare system this year. READ MORE
Department of Legislative Services names Birth Injury Fund among major issues in 2016 Legislative Session
December 9, 2015, Press Release
The 2016 Legislative Issue Papers released by the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) this month named a birth injury fund among major topics coming before the Maryland General Assembly in the 2016 Legislative Session. The inclusion of the birth injury fund in the report signals that the fund could become a key focus among Maryland legislators this session. READ MORE
December 9, 2015, Press Release
The 2016 Legislative Issue Papers released by the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) this month named a birth injury fund among major topics coming before the Maryland General Assembly in the 2016 Legislative Session. The inclusion of the birth injury fund in the report signals that the fund could become a key focus among Maryland legislators this session. READ MORE
Maryland Maternity Access Coalition releases statement on State Legislative Report on Access to Obstetrical Services
December 2, 2015, Press Release
Today, a Maryland coalition of mothers, doctors, and nonprofit medical institutions aimed at protecting access to maternity care released a statement regarding a new report commissioned by the Maryland General Assembly concerning access to obstetrical care. The report, authored by a working group of health care and legal experts authorized by the state to make recommendations for legislation, has now recommended that the state create a No-Fault Birth Injury Fund in order to protect access to care for Maryland mothers and babies. READ MORE
December 2, 2015, Press Release
Today, a Maryland coalition of mothers, doctors, and nonprofit medical institutions aimed at protecting access to maternity care released a statement regarding a new report commissioned by the Maryland General Assembly concerning access to obstetrical care. The report, authored by a working group of health care and legal experts authorized by the state to make recommendations for legislation, has now recommended that the state create a No-Fault Birth Injury Fund in order to protect access to care for Maryland mothers and babies. READ MORE
Task force recommends no-fault birth injury fund
December 1, 2015, by Meredith Cohn, The Baltimore Sun
Ahead of the 2016 General Assembly session, a task forcce created by the state legislature has for the second time in two years recommended that the state create a birth injury fund that would help care for babies born with neurological injuries . The no-fault fund, modeled after those in Virginia and Florida, has been opposed by patent advocates and malpractice attorneys. But the authors of both reports said it would help more children get needed care while avoiding a costly court battle. READ MORE
December 1, 2015, by Meredith Cohn, The Baltimore Sun
Ahead of the 2016 General Assembly session, a task forcce created by the state legislature has for the second time in two years recommended that the state create a birth injury fund that would help care for babies born with neurological injuries . The no-fault fund, modeled after those in Virginia and Florida, has been opposed by patent advocates and malpractice attorneys. But the authors of both reports said it would help more children get needed care while avoiding a costly court battle. READ MORE
Maternity Care Coalition Launches Digital Ad Campaign before 2016 Legislative Session
November 24, 2015, Press Release
Today, The Maryland Maternity Access Coalition launched a digital public awareness campaign to educate the public on the state of maternity care access in Maryland in advance of the 2016 legislative session. The digital campaign feature ads on Pandora Internet Radio, Facebook and other digital platforms statewide. The launch comes just over a week after the Coalition announced its advocacy priorities for the 2016 Maryland General Assembly legislative session. READ MORE
November 24, 2015, Press Release
Today, The Maryland Maternity Access Coalition launched a digital public awareness campaign to educate the public on the state of maternity care access in Maryland in advance of the 2016 legislative session. The digital campaign feature ads on Pandora Internet Radio, Facebook and other digital platforms statewide. The launch comes just over a week after the Coalition announced its advocacy priorities for the 2016 Maryland General Assembly legislative session. READ MORE
Maternity Coalition Releases Statement Ahead of Legislative Hearing on the Closure of Laurel Hospital
November 19, 2015, Press Release
Today, a coalition aimed at protecting access to maternity care for women across Maryland released a statement ahead of a 1:00pm legislative hearing on the status of Laurel Regional Hospital held by the Maryland House Health & Government Operations Committee. As a result of the recent closure of Laurel Regional’s maternity ward, Prince George’s County now has only one hospital that provides a full-range of obstetrical healthcare services for women. READ MORE
November 19, 2015, Press Release
Today, a coalition aimed at protecting access to maternity care for women across Maryland released a statement ahead of a 1:00pm legislative hearing on the status of Laurel Regional Hospital held by the Maryland House Health & Government Operations Committee. As a result of the recent closure of Laurel Regional’s maternity ward, Prince George’s County now has only one hospital that provides a full-range of obstetrical healthcare services for women. READ MORE
Maternity Care Coalition Announces 2016 Legislative Advocacy
November 13, 2015, Press Release
Today, a Maryland coalition of mothers, doctors, nonprofit medical institutions and engaged citizens aimed at protecting access to maternity care for women across the state announced its planned advocacy priorities for the 2016 Maryland General Assembly Session. READ MORE
November 13, 2015, Press Release
Today, a Maryland coalition of mothers, doctors, nonprofit medical institutions and engaged citizens aimed at protecting access to maternity care for women across the state announced its planned advocacy priorities for the 2016 Maryland General Assembly Session. READ MORE
BridgePoint Healthcare confirms interest in Laurel Regional Hospital purchase
November 3, 2015, by Andrew Michaels, The Baltimore Sun
BridgePoint Healthcare, a for-profit hospital operator, has shown interest in purchasing Laurel Regional and has requested the facility's financial status from current owner Dimensions Healthcare System. A Washington-based hospital operator, BridgePoint has two long-term acute care hospitals on Capitol Hill and in Southwest Washington, according to the its website, providing 24-hour physician, nursing and respiratory care. Discussions with Dimensions Healthcare System began Oct. 8 when BridgePoint submitted a letter of interest to Dimensions President and CEO Neil Moore. READ MORE
November 3, 2015, by Andrew Michaels, The Baltimore Sun
BridgePoint Healthcare, a for-profit hospital operator, has shown interest in purchasing Laurel Regional and has requested the facility's financial status from current owner Dimensions Healthcare System. A Washington-based hospital operator, BridgePoint has two long-term acute care hospitals on Capitol Hill and in Southwest Washington, according to the its website, providing 24-hour physician, nursing and respiratory care. Discussions with Dimensions Healthcare System began Oct. 8 when BridgePoint submitted a letter of interest to Dimensions President and CEO Neil Moore. READ MORE
Coalition Urges BridgePoint Healthcare to Restore OB Services at Laurel Regional Hospital if Acquired
October 29, 2015, Press Release
Last week, a coalition aimed at protecting access to maternity care for women across Maryland urged BridgePoint Healthcare to restore obstetrical care services at Laurel Regional Hospital if is successful in its acquisition attempt. According to a recent media report, BridgePoint Healthcare is in discussions with Dimensions Healthcare System for the purposes of seeking to acquire Laurel Regional. READ MORE
October 29, 2015, Press Release
Last week, a coalition aimed at protecting access to maternity care for women across Maryland urged BridgePoint Healthcare to restore obstetrical care services at Laurel Regional Hospital if is successful in its acquisition attempt. According to a recent media report, BridgePoint Healthcare is in discussions with Dimensions Healthcare System for the purposes of seeking to acquire Laurel Regional. READ MORE
Statement on Closure of Laurel Regional Hospital Maternity Ward
October 12, 2015, Press Release
Today, Beth Laverick, Volunteer President of the Maryland Maternity Access Coalition issued the following statement on the closure of Laurel Regional Hospital and the negative impact it will have on a woman’s access to healthcare... READ MORE
October 12, 2015, Press Release
Today, Beth Laverick, Volunteer President of the Maryland Maternity Access Coalition issued the following statement on the closure of Laurel Regional Hospital and the negative impact it will have on a woman’s access to healthcare... READ MORE
Access to obstetric care waning in some areas
October 1, 2015, by Daniel Leaderman, The Daily Record
A national shortfall of obstetrician-gynecologists is expected to grow in the coming decades, and while there is data to suggest Maryland remains well-positioned compared to other states, some doctors and hospital officials remain concerned about access to obstetric care in the Free State. READ MORE
October 1, 2015, by Daniel Leaderman, The Daily Record
A national shortfall of obstetrician-gynecologists is expected to grow in the coming decades, and while there is data to suggest Maryland remains well-positioned compared to other states, some doctors and hospital officials remain concerned about access to obstetric care in the Free State. READ MORE
Statement on Laurel Regional Hospital
August 28, 2015, Press Release
Today, Beth Laverick, Volunteer President of the Maryland Maternity Access Coalition offered the following statement on the closure of Laurel Regional Hospital: “The closure of Laurel Hospital’s maternity ward is a wake-up call for the General Assembly to take action to ensure that all Maryland women have access to obstetrical health care services." READ MORE
August 28, 2015, Press Release
Today, Beth Laverick, Volunteer President of the Maryland Maternity Access Coalition offered the following statement on the closure of Laurel Regional Hospital: “The closure of Laurel Hospital’s maternity ward is a wake-up call for the General Assembly to take action to ensure that all Maryland women have access to obstetrical health care services." READ MORE
We now know the first unit closing at Laurel Regional - and when
August 24, 2015, by Tina Reed, Washington Business Journal
The maternity ward will be the first unit to shutter as part Dimensions Healthcare System's plan to close Laurel Regional Hospital, closing Oct. 10. The announcement comes less than a month after the system said it plans to replace the hospital with a new $24 million ambulatory care center at the site by 2018. READ MORE
August 24, 2015, by Tina Reed, Washington Business Journal
The maternity ward will be the first unit to shutter as part Dimensions Healthcare System's plan to close Laurel Regional Hospital, closing Oct. 10. The announcement comes less than a month after the system said it plans to replace the hospital with a new $24 million ambulatory care center at the site by 2018. READ MORE
Laurel Regional Maternity Ward First Inpatient Unit to Close Amid Downsizing
August 24, 2015, Press Release
Today, a coalition aimed at protecting access to maternity care for women across Maryland released a statement regarding the just announced October 11th closure of Laurel Regional Hospital’s maternity ward, which currently serves hundreds of pregnant women in Prince George’s County each year. READ MORE
August 24, 2015, Press Release
Today, a coalition aimed at protecting access to maternity care for women across Maryland released a statement regarding the just announced October 11th closure of Laurel Regional Hospital’s maternity ward, which currently serves hundreds of pregnant women in Prince George’s County each year. READ MORE
Laurel Regional Hospital's Maternal and Child Health to close Oct. 11
August 21, 2015, by Andrew Michaels, The Baltimore Sun
Although Dimensions Healthcare System's planned ambulatory care center isn't expected to open until 2018, the owners of Laurel Regional Hospital announced that some departments will be shut down prior to the change, starting with Maternal & Child Health. READ MORE
August 21, 2015, by Andrew Michaels, The Baltimore Sun
Although Dimensions Healthcare System's planned ambulatory care center isn't expected to open until 2018, the owners of Laurel Regional Hospital announced that some departments will be shut down prior to the change, starting with Maternal & Child Health. READ MORE
Maryland Maternity Access Coalition express concern for Laurel Regional maternity patients
August 4, 2015, by Andrew Michaels, The Baltimore Sun
When the board of Dimensions Healthcare System, owners of Laurel Regional Hospital, announced the closure of Laurel Regional on July 31, Maryland Maternity Access Coalition members were quick to voice their concerns about the elimination of the facility's maternity ward. READ MORE
August 4, 2015, by Andrew Michaels, The Baltimore Sun
When the board of Dimensions Healthcare System, owners of Laurel Regional Hospital, announced the closure of Laurel Regional on July 31, Maryland Maternity Access Coalition members were quick to voice their concerns about the elimination of the facility's maternity ward. READ MORE
State's highest court rejects hospital's final appeal in birth injury case
March 19, 2015, by Meredith Cohn, The Baltimore Sun
With MedStar Harbor Hospital's last appeal to Maryland's highest court rejected, the family of a severely disabled Glen Burnie boy will get $20.6 million plus interest to provide for his care for the rest of his life. READ MORE
March 19, 2015, by Meredith Cohn, The Baltimore Sun
With MedStar Harbor Hospital's last appeal to Maryland's highest court rejected, the family of a severely disabled Glen Burnie boy will get $20.6 million plus interest to provide for his care for the rest of his life. READ MORE
Opinion: Bill needed to create birth injury fund
March 18, 2015, by Dr. Tyler Cymet, The Baltimore Sun
Giving birth to a child is the most common reason for a hospital admission, and while most births are pure joy, on rare occasions, there is sadness due to unforeseen issues that only become apparent at birth. Neurological injuries that make a child's development unclear can be frightening. READ MORE
March 18, 2015, by Dr. Tyler Cymet, The Baltimore Sun
Giving birth to a child is the most common reason for a hospital admission, and while most births are pure joy, on rare occasions, there is sadness due to unforeseen issues that only become apparent at birth. Neurological injuries that make a child's development unclear can be frightening. READ MORE
Poll shows widespread, bipartisan voter support of Maryland Birth Injury Fund
March 1, 2015, Press Release
The Maryland Maternity Access Coalition hosted a press conference today in Annapolis to release new polling data that shows that Marylanders overwhelmingly support the creation of a fund - paid for by hospitals and doctors - to compensate families and care for children who suffer permanent birth injuries. READ MORE
March 1, 2015, Press Release
The Maryland Maternity Access Coalition hosted a press conference today in Annapolis to release new polling data that shows that Marylanders overwhelmingly support the creation of a fund - paid for by hospitals and doctors - to compensate families and care for children who suffer permanent birth injuries. READ MORE
Proposed birth injury fund pits hospitals against trial lawyers
March 6, 2015, by Len Lazarick, Maryland Reporter
A bill to create a no-fault birth injury fund in Maryland pits two traditional opponents — hospitals and the trial lawyers who sue them for malpractice. READ MORE
March 6, 2015, by Len Lazarick, Maryland Reporter
A bill to create a no-fault birth injury fund in Maryland pits two traditional opponents — hospitals and the trial lawyers who sue them for malpractice. READ MORE
Maryland Maternity Access Coalition holds telephone town hall with bill sponsor Delegate Dan Morhaim
February 25, 2015
On February 24th, the Maryland Maternity Access Coalition held a telephone town hall with members of the public. Bill Sponsor Delegate Morhaim and panelists Dr. John Chessare, President and CEO of the GBMC HealthCare system, Dr. Susan Dulkerian, Director of Newborn Services at Mercy Medical Center, and Maryland Maternity Access Coalition's Volunteer President Beth Laverick shared why they supported the creation of the Birth Injury Fund and answered public questions. TO LISTEN TO THE FULL RECORDING CLICK HERE
February 25, 2015
On February 24th, the Maryland Maternity Access Coalition held a telephone town hall with members of the public. Bill Sponsor Delegate Morhaim and panelists Dr. John Chessare, President and CEO of the GBMC HealthCare system, Dr. Susan Dulkerian, Director of Newborn Services at Mercy Medical Center, and Maryland Maternity Access Coalition's Volunteer President Beth Laverick shared why they supported the creation of the Birth Injury Fund and answered public questions. TO LISTEN TO THE FULL RECORDING CLICK HERE
Maternity Coalition launches new ad campaign in support of Maryland Birth Injury Baby Fund
Feb. 10, 2015, Press Release
MMAC announced the launch of an Internet advertising campaign in support of legislation to create a statewide Maryland No-Fault Injured Baby Fund- paid for by hospitals- that would compensate families directly and provide lifetime care for children who suffer permanent birth injuries. READ MORE
Feb. 10, 2015, Press Release
MMAC announced the launch of an Internet advertising campaign in support of legislation to create a statewide Maryland No-Fault Injured Baby Fund- paid for by hospitals- that would compensate families directly and provide lifetime care for children who suffer permanent birth injuries. READ MORE
Birth injury fund still under consideration in Maryland
Dec 28, 2014, by Alissa Gulin, The Daily Record
A no-fault birth injury fund should be given further consideration in Maryland, according to a workgroup tasked with studying access to obstetrical care. READ MORE
Dec 28, 2014, by Alissa Gulin, The Daily Record
A no-fault birth injury fund should be given further consideration in Maryland, according to a workgroup tasked with studying access to obstetrical care. READ MORE
State panel recommends creation of a birth injury fund
Dec 24, 2014, by Meredith Cohn, The Baltimore Sun
A task force set up by the General Assembly earlier this year has recommended that the state create a fund to help care for babies with suffering neurological injuries during birth, according to a report sent to lawmakers. READ MORE
Dec 24, 2014, by Meredith Cohn, The Baltimore Sun
A task force set up by the General Assembly earlier this year has recommended that the state create a fund to help care for babies with suffering neurological injuries during birth, according to a report sent to lawmakers. READ MORE
Troubling health statistics for Maryland's infants, mothers could fuel renewed push for birth injury fund
Oct 7, 2014, by Sarah Gantz, Baltimore Business Journal
Meanwhile in Baltimore, doctors are hospitals are concerned about maternity services constricting in response to a growing fear of birth injury litigation and rising malpractice insurance costs. In 2013, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus (formerly Maryland General Hospital) closed its obstetrics and gynecology department, and Mercy Medical Center cut ties with a popular midwife practice. READ MORE
Oct 7, 2014, by Sarah Gantz, Baltimore Business Journal
Meanwhile in Baltimore, doctors are hospitals are concerned about maternity services constricting in response to a growing fear of birth injury litigation and rising malpractice insurance costs. In 2013, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus (formerly Maryland General Hospital) closed its obstetrics and gynecology department, and Mercy Medical Center cut ties with a popular midwife practice. READ MORE
A birth injury fund would offer care equality for child malpractice victims, Mercy Medical Center official says
Apr 11, 2014, by Sarah Gantz, Baltimore Business Journal
A birth injury fund is a pool of money that doctors and hospitals pay into to support families whose children were injured during birth. Families are guaranteed an award from the fund and, in exchange, give up their right to sue. READ MORE
Apr 11, 2014, by Sarah Gantz, Baltimore Business Journal
A birth injury fund is a pool of money that doctors and hospitals pay into to support families whose children were injured during birth. Families are guaranteed an award from the fund and, in exchange, give up their right to sue. READ MORE
Maryland takes step toward creating birth injury fund
Apr 10, 2014, by Sarah Gantz, Baltimore Business Journal
A birth injury fund is a pool of money that doctors and hospitals pay into to put toward compensation for families whose children are injured during birth. Families are guaranteed an award from the fund and in exchange give up their right to sue the doctor or hospital involved.
READ MORE
Apr 10, 2014, by Sarah Gantz, Baltimore Business Journal
A birth injury fund is a pool of money that doctors and hospitals pay into to put toward compensation for families whose children are injured during birth. Families are guaranteed an award from the fund and in exchange give up their right to sue the doctor or hospital involved.
READ MORE
Birth-injury fund helps hospitals, parents
Mar 17, 2014, by Editorial Board, The Frederick News-Post
Maryland’s hospital operators say that malpractice suits are leaving them few options but to consider shutting down maternity wards. Lawmakers are now mulling a “no-fault birth injury fund” that would allow parents of babies injured at birth to seek compensation from a state fund, rather that pursuing their claims in court, according to the Capital News Service.
READ MORE
Mar 17, 2014, by Editorial Board, The Frederick News-Post
Maryland’s hospital operators say that malpractice suits are leaving them few options but to consider shutting down maternity wards. Lawmakers are now mulling a “no-fault birth injury fund” that would allow parents of babies injured at birth to seek compensation from a state fund, rather that pursuing their claims in court, according to the Capital News Service.
READ MORE
More study needed on birth injury bill
Mar 12, 2014, by Editorial Board, The Baltimore Sun
Maryland's litigation-based system for compensating families whose children suffered from birth-related neurological industries doesn't work well for anyone. It isn't great for the families, who only get the financial assistance they need if they can convince a jury that health care providers were negligent — and only then after years of litigation and expensive attorney's fees. READ MORE
Mar 12, 2014, by Editorial Board, The Baltimore Sun
Maryland's litigation-based system for compensating families whose children suffered from birth-related neurological industries doesn't work well for anyone. It isn't great for the families, who only get the financial assistance they need if they can convince a jury that health care providers were negligent — and only then after years of litigation and expensive attorney's fees. READ MORE
Medical officials call for birth injury fund to combat high-cost malpractice lawsuits
Mar 11, 2014, by Megan Brockett, Capital News Service
Advocates say the existence of such a fund would ensure that victims receive the care their injuries demand while preventing exorbitant lawsuit awards that threaten to sink obstetrics units and reduce statewide access to maternity health care. READ MORE
Mar 11, 2014, by Megan Brockett, Capital News Service
Advocates say the existence of such a fund would ensure that victims receive the care their injuries demand while preventing exorbitant lawsuit awards that threaten to sink obstetrics units and reduce statewide access to maternity health care. READ MORE
Maternity wards at risk
Mar 10, 2014, by Catherine E. Pugh and Dan K. Morhaim, The Baltimore Sun
If enacted, more babies who suffer birth injuries will get the lifetime care they need because acceptance into the program is based on the injury, not the outcome of a lawsuit. And every birth injury will be reviewed by state medical officials to ensure that if a doctor was negligent, he or she will be held accountable under Maryland law. READ MORE
Mar 10, 2014, by Catherine E. Pugh and Dan K. Morhaim, The Baltimore Sun
If enacted, more babies who suffer birth injuries will get the lifetime care they need because acceptance into the program is based on the injury, not the outcome of a lawsuit. And every birth injury will be reviewed by state medical officials to ensure that if a doctor was negligent, he or she will be held accountable under Maryland law. READ MORE
Legislators push Maryland birth injury fund
Feb 28, 2014, by David Collins , WBAL-TV
A birth injury can happen before, during or even after delivery. Regardless, it is a life changing event with lots of finger pointing usually inside a courtroom. READ MORE
Feb 28, 2014, by David Collins , WBAL-TV
A birth injury can happen before, during or even after delivery. Regardless, it is a life changing event with lots of finger pointing usually inside a courtroom. READ MORE
Maryland bill would create birth injury fund
Feb 10, 2014, by Andrea K. Walker, The Baltimore Sun
Prompted by recent multimillion-dollar medical malpractice judgments, Maryland lawmakers are pushing to create a fund to help pay for treating babies who suffer neurological injuries during birth. READ MORE
Feb 10, 2014, by Andrea K. Walker, The Baltimore Sun
Prompted by recent multimillion-dollar medical malpractice judgments, Maryland lawmakers are pushing to create a fund to help pay for treating babies who suffer neurological injuries during birth. READ MORE
Hard labor: The business of babies might be too much of a burden for area hospitals
Jun 7, 2013, by Sarah Gantz, Baltimore Business Journal
Childbirth is a tense experience. But at hospitals and private obstetrician practices in the Baltimore area, tension is peaking. A string of high verdicts in obstetrics malpractice cases has caused a rise in malpractice insurance costs, heightened the fear of getting sued, and ushered in palpable changes to how delivery units and their doctors work. READ MORE
Jun 7, 2013, by Sarah Gantz, Baltimore Business Journal
Childbirth is a tense experience. But at hospitals and private obstetrician practices in the Baltimore area, tension is peaking. A string of high verdicts in obstetrics malpractice cases has caused a rise in malpractice insurance costs, heightened the fear of getting sued, and ushered in palpable changes to how delivery units and their doctors work. READ MORE
Why women have fewer options
Nov 16, 2012, by John George, Philadelphia Business Journal
It’s not just hospitals within Philadelphia’s borders that have decided to get out of the baby delivery business. In the eight-county region, 21 maternity wards have shuttered during the past 15 years. READ MORE
Nov 16, 2012, by John George, Philadelphia Business Journal
It’s not just hospitals within Philadelphia’s borders that have decided to get out of the baby delivery business. In the eight-county region, 21 maternity wards have shuttered during the past 15 years. READ MORE
Maryland Maternity Access Coalition seeks statewide injured baby fund
A new coalition comprised of citizens, organizations and health providers say they believe Maryland's "worsening litigation environment" is creating a growing risk that hospitals and doctors could be forced to reduce access to care. READ MORE
A new coalition comprised of citizens, organizations and health providers say they believe Maryland's "worsening litigation environment" is creating a growing risk that hospitals and doctors could be forced to reduce access to care. READ MORE
