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Community health centers around the country paid $410 million from 2018 to 2021 in 485 settlements or judgments over malpractice suits. The centers and their employees have immunity from medical malpractice lawsuits, meaning the federal government pays any settlements or court judgments.
The federal government made 485 payouts, totaling $410 million, in malpractice cases involving community health centers nationwide from 2018 through 2021. Search this chart to find how much was paid out for each local clinic.
Silvia Garcia's 14-year-old son was left permanently disabled and in a wheelchair after a community health center doctor in New Mexico failed to diagnose his appendicitis despite his complaint of severe stomach pain.
Federally funded clinics and their doctors are protected against lawsuits by federal law, with taxpayers footing the bill.
A Johnson County jury awarded an Iowa City couple, whose newborn suffered brain damage from actions taken during delivery, nearly $98 million against Mercy Hospital and other defendants.