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Compares three medical malpractice bills - PA 04-155, which the governor vetoed last year, and two bills from this session, sSB 131 (File 209) favorably reported by the Insurance Committee and Public Health Committees and sSB 1052 (File 554) favorably reported by the Judiciary Committee.

Summarizes malpractice insurance reform debate in the 2004 regular session, including information on any bills proposed with caps and what was ultimately developed in legislation.

Provides a summary of PA 04-155, An Act Concerning Medical Malpractice Insurance Reform, which the governor vetoed.

Discusses several questions concerning medical malpractice awards in Connecticut and the operation of the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program.

Discusses how many insurance companies in Connecticut write medical malpractice insurance in other states, but not in Connecticut.

Discusses the elements of economic and noneconomic damages in a medical malpractice cases.

Discusses whether the legislature has ever considered legislation to establish a patient compensation fund.

Outlines how many insurance companies write medical malpractice insurance in Connecticut; what percentage of doctors does CMIC write; did other companies recently leave the Connecticut market, and if so, why?

Compares the average medical malpractice rates between Connecticut obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GNYs) and other specialties with those in states that have excess liability pools or patient compensation funds.

Summarizes the bills imposing monetary limits in medical malpractice cases, including their effective date and whether they have retroactive application. Explains how caps work, including whether they limit punitive and other damages, and indicates whether the cap imposed in California and other states lowered premiums.

Address the number of medical malpractice lawsuits and settlements have been filed or negotiated over the last 10 years in Connecticut; what particular medical specialties, if any, have been the defendants in a majority of medical malpractices cases; and how does this data compare with national trends.

Addresses questions about the Connecticut Medical Insurance Company.

Discusses whether Connecticut is experiencing availability or affordability problems in the medical malpractice insurance market.

Provides an update on the malpractice liability insurance program for retired health care professionals, including the number of current participants and cost.