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MSDC Calls on Mayor Williams and DC Council to Enact Medical Malpractice Reform Legislation

March 16, 2005--Today, the Medical Society joined officials of the American Medical Association (AMA) in a "call to action" to the elected leadership of the District of Columbia to immediately address the ongoing crisis of medical liability insurance rates for doctors.

Victor G. Freeman, MD, MPP, MSDC president, said that the issue affects patient access to care.

"Medical liability premiums are out of control and threatening our ability to continue to provide a full range of medical services to this community. Five and six-figure annual premium rates are forcing many of my colleagues to close their DC offices or cut vital services to District patients," said Dr. Freeman.