SB 507 PASSES SENATE--WRITE THE GOVERNOR TODAYTAKE ACTION: WRITE THE GOVERNOR TODAY Despite record profits, the CEOs of Oklahoma’s largest insurance companies and HMOs are reaching for more...at the expense of people injured or killed by corporate greed and irresponsibility. They pushed SB 507 through the Legislature that would cap the damages judges and juries could award victims for pain and suffering...even in the most extreme cases. And the law would not require the insurance companies or HMOs to pass along the savings to doctors and patients. WRITE THE GOVERNOR TODAY URGING HIM TO VETO THIS BILL SB 507 would cap lawsuits and discriminate against children, retired Oklahomans and stay-at-home mothers. It would also discriminate against the most catastrophically injured victims whose lives are damaged forever. How is this good policy for Oklahomans?
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PROTECT PATIENT RIGHTS TODAYSB 507 will allow nursing homes and hospitals to hide evidence about the injury or death of a patient. It will also allow drug companies to hide the deadly results of prescription drugs they manufacture. This will not result in a reduction in health care cost rather increase the cost of delivering medicine-- most of which will be paid by the state and tax-payer. URGE THE GOVERNOR TO VETO SB 507 TODAY Make Your Contribution TodayThe analysis and information on legislation is provided and only available through the continued generosity of consumers and patients interested in promoting safety. The Center provides a number of resources for consumers to make informed decisions in the marketplace and as patients. The Center for Consumer and Patient Safety is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization. We rely upon the support of people like you. If you see the value in our research, education and advocacy, please make a contribution today. You can also donate by mail making a check payable to OKCCPS and mailing to 6539 East 31st Street, Suite 11 . Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145. |
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