“Governor Hochul’s veto of the wrongful death expansion bill is a critical victory for patients, healthcare providers, and communities across New York State. By rejecting this flawed legislation for a third time, the Governor has ensured that doctors and healthcare facilities can continue providing essential care without the added burden of skyrocketing liability costs. This decision will help keep doctors in New York and protect the financial viability of hospitals, especially those in underserved areas. We remain committed to working with lawmakers to pursue comprehensive malpractice reform that addresses the needs of patients and healthcare providers.
Rochester Regional Health continues to support meaningful reforms to New York’s medical malpractice system—reforms that balance equity, protect access to care and ensure that healthcare facilities can continue to provide quality care to all New Yorkers.”
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Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and urgent care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. Rochester Regional Health is the Rochester region's second-largest employer. Learn more at RochesterRegional.org
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