GA: Workers Comp-Style Med Mal Reform Bill Re-Introduced

Last year, Georgia debated becoming the first state in the country to reform med mal along the lines of workers comp.  The bill failed.  Sen. Brandon Beach is introducing a similar bill, Senate Bill 86:

Under the proposal, the new system will be governed by an 11-person panel consisting of physicians, attorneys, accountants and patient advocates. The board will set maximum injury compensation rates and approve medical review panelists. 

Complaints will be handled by independent panels, comprised of representatives from practices or specialty areas similar to the provider. If a claim is found to have merit, the plaintiff will receive a monetary award to be determined by a compensation committee.

NeighborNewspapers.com has the story.