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Phase 5: Stabilize & govern · Step 5.4

Pilot a no-fault patient compensation system (optional)

Years 3–10 · UHA; participating statesDiscuss this step
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Task 5.4.1 of 3

Invite 5 states to pilot, with an expert panel deciding 'avoidable injury' claims within 6 months.

Who does it
UHA / states
When
Year 3
Trade-off

Expert panels compensate more patients faster but award less to severely injured patients than juries may.

Part of: Pilot a no-fault patient compensation system (optional)

Replace malpractice litigation in pilot states with an administrative compensation system for avoidable injuries, funded from the Trust Fund, paired with mandatory safety reporting.

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