The Commissioner of Health in New York State Wanted to Study

question 26

Short Answer

The Commissioner of Health in New York State wanted to study malpractice litigation in New York.A sample of 31 thousand medical records was drawn from a population of 2.7 million patients who were discharged during 2010.The collection,presentation,and characterization of the data from patient medical records are examples of .

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Definitions:

Federal Arbitration Act

A United States federal law that provides for the enforcement of arbitration agreements and governs the proceedings of arbitration in commercial disputes.

Arbitration Act of 1980

Legislation that governs the process of arbitration, a form of alternative dispute resolution, in specific jurisdictions, facilitating and regulating the settling of disputes outside the court system.

Interstate Commerce

Refers to any trade, traffic, or transportation within the U.S. that crosses state boundaries or affects more than one state.

Arbitration Clause

A clause in a contract providing that, in case of a dispute, the parties will determine their rights through arbitration rather than through the judicial system.