That was hot news a year ago or so, but turned out to be a false alarm. By memory, the only significant recent cases involved a doc who had falsified his resume and had botched 30 or so operations; and, one who had decided to become a narcotics retailer. Our legislative session just ended and tort reform wasn't even mentioned.

West Virginia is a rugged and rural state that has difficulty attracting and retaining professionals in some areas. This also contributes to its high rate of child maltreatment and children's deaths.

"Rarity from the Hollow"