Medical Mediation Panels is a state-mandated program within the Wisconsin Court System that specializes in providing early neutral evaluation for medical malpractice claims. Established by the Legislature in 1986, it offers an objective, cost-effective, and expedited process to assess the merits of such claims before they proceed to litigation, ensuring an informal and accessible means of dispute resolution.
The program operates through panels composed of an attorney, a health care provider, and a layperson, delivering non-binding evaluations aimed at reducing litigation costs by identifying non-meritorious claims early and facilitating quicker resolutions for valid cases. It serves claimants, health care providers, and attorneys involved in medical malpractice disputes, with a focus on efficiency and constructive case assessment.
Services Offered
- Medical malpractice mediation
- Early neutral evaluation
- Objective case assessment
- Non-binding dispute resolution
- Mandatory pre-litigation review for medical malpractice claims
This program is available statewide in Wisconsin and is funded entirely through assessments on state health care providers. It supports both represented and pro se litigants, with services conducted in English, aligning with its legislative mandate to provide an informal, inexpensive, and expedient alternative to court proceedings.
