Dr. Steven C. Bergin MD

Medical Society President Dr. Steven Bergin says that the lawmakers decision to take a $200 million from a medical malpractice fund for injured patients and families is wrong.Lawmakers have decided to use the money for medical care for the poor and elderly instead.

The Injured Patient and Family Compensation Fund pays for any doctor's malpractice suit exceeding $1 million.Both sides were in Dane County Circuit Court Monday arguing both sides for two hours.Dr. Bergin explained that the fund is important for all doctors in the state of Wisconsin, "It's a key element to the overall high quality of health system that exists in this state, and it has also contributed to overall low cost as a result, and has also allowed us to recruit and retain high quality physicians."

Steven C. Bergin , MDSteven C. Bergin , MDSteven C. Bergin , MD , a Board certified obstetrician/gynecologist with the Rice Clinic , is a clinical instructor with the Ob/Gyn Department at the Medical College of Wisconsin.Doctor Bergin received his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin.Doctor Bergin completed a Straight Ob/Gyn internship and residency with the Milwaukee County Medical Complex.He is a member of the SMS Finance Committee , WISPAC Board of Directors , Portage County Medical Society , Wisconsin Section ACOG , Wisconsin Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology , American Medical Association , Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons , and the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.