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Limit on medmal awards bill approved

A bill designed to limit awards in medical malpractice lawsuits for pain and suffering to $250,000 in the US has been approved by the House of Representatives. The bill, is entitled the “Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH)” bill.The bill now goes to the Senate for approval.

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