Senate panel delays action on medical error bill
A state Senate committee delayed a vote on a bill sponsors hope would help avoid malpractice lawsuits by urging hospitals and nursing homes to apologize for their mistakes. Action on Senate Bill 1347 was deferred until May 2. Sponsored by Sen. Joe Haynes, D-Goodlettsville, the measure would set up the Sorry Works! Pilot Program. Under the program, participants would have to acknowledge and
