In response to a legislative request, the PEER Committee reviewed Mississippi’s medical malpractice claims over the last decade. The request stemmed from a similar 1988 Minnesota study which drew nationwide attention. PEER found that average physician malpractice insurance rates increased over 200% from 1980 to 1989. Insurer’s costs increased during this same period, primarily due to an increase in claims and higher costs of indemnifying claimants. However, the number of medical malpractice claims began showing a downward trend in 1988 and 1989.
For a paper copy of this report, contact PEER by telephone at 601-359-1226 or by e-mail at reports@peer.ms.gov.