Most Wisconsin physicians are required to contribute to the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund (Fund), a trust created to pay malpractice claims that exceed physicians’ primary layer of medical liability insurance. Over the past 34 years, the Fund has helped keep physicians’ insurance costs manageable and protect patients’ access to quality care, making Wisconsin one of the most desirable states for practicing medicine.

In 2007, the State of Wisconsin raided the Fund, extracting $200 million to balance the State budget. The Society took the State to court to challenge this action’s constitutionality and restore the money to its rightful place. Click here to learn why the Society took action and how you can help preserve the quality of Wisconsin’s health care system.

Trouble for the Fund Equals Trouble for Wisconsin Physicians and Patients

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Video for the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund.