MSSNY Urges Governor Hochul to Veto Bill Expanding Wrongful Death Damages
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Write to Governor Hochul today and urge her to veto S.4423/A.6063!
New York physicians are again facing legislation that would dramatically expand liability costs. The proposed bill, S.4423/A.6063, would exponentially increase damages awardable in wrongful death cases, without any cost controls or offsets.
Independent actuarial analyses show this measure could drive medical liability premiums up nearly 40%, with OB-GYNs seeing increases of over $76,000 annually and surgeons facing hikes exceeding $60,000. The result would devastate small practices, reduce patient access, particularly in rural and underserved areas, and accelerate physician shortages.
Governor Hochul previously vetoed similar legislation, warning it would raise costs for patients and strain an already distressed healthcare system. Those concerns remain unresolved.
MSSNY, joined by 45 county medical societies, strongly urges the Governor to veto this bill again and instead pursue balanced tort reform that protects both patients and physicians.
