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61 <br />malpractice liability. He felt we might get some action from the <br />Legislature by communicating with Tallahassee in a united way, <br />such as each county passing a resolution recognizing the <br />precarious situation that exists in this state or writing a <br />letter alerting the Governor and Legislature that this problem <br />demands immediate attention. Otherwise, he felt this county_ <br />might experience a high exodus of obstetricians/gynecologists, <br />neurosurgeons and other surgeons in the near future. <br />Commissioner Eggert understood that as of January ist, we <br />are going to lose one or two of the insurance companies providing <br />malpractice coverage, and Mr. Holmes confirmed that St. Paul, one <br />of the major insurers, is pulling out. <br />Commissioner Eggert did not have a problem with taking some <br />action on this matter by asking the Chairman to write a letter to <br />the Legislature. <br />Commissioner Bird agreed -that it is a problem that we need <br />to address, but felt we should wait until all the Board members <br />are present before taking action. <br />Vice Chairman Bowman felt that the Legislature is dragging <br />their feet on this issue, and Commissioner Eggert stressed that <br />the letter just would ask the Legislature to do something and do <br />it soon. <br />Commissioner Bird preferred to wait and hear the other side <br />of the story, if there is another side of the story. <br />Commissioner Eggert explained that the letter just would be <br />asking the Legislature to please address this problem and study <br />the issues because this problem is becoming more serious for <br />Indian River County. <br />Commissioner Bird felt he could agree to a letter if it was <br />worded that way. <br />65 <br />L- EP 2 2 1987 BOOK 69 PAGE 549 <br />