But those costs only account for single-digit percentages overall How do you know that? It seems like a really difficult number to account for like the cost o

But those costs only account for single-digit percentages overall How do you know that? It seems like a really difficult number to account for like the cost of medical lawsuits. Sure, you can look at malpractice insurance, legal fees, and damages awarded to plaintiffs - but how do you properly count the extra tests, procedures, pharmaceuticals, man-hours, etc. that result from the increased defensive posture of doctors and hospitals?