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30 September 2026
Medical Malpractice Reform Advances With Affidavit Requirement and Longer Review Period
This content originally appeared on The Virgin Islands Consortium.
Bill 36-0048 would require affidavits of merit in malpractice cases, double MMARC’s review period to 180 days and set expert qualifications, while supporters say the reforms could reduce unsupported claims and improve physician recruitment and retention.
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