> If you've ever asked yourself why health care is so expensive in the US, don't overlook the safety standards and the legal liabilities that medical practition

> If you've ever asked yourself why health care is so expensive in the US, don't overlook the safety standards and the legal liabilities that medical practitioners incur. Look at the value of settlements in US courts. Practitioners require expensive legal insurance, and they'll charge you for it. Texas did some malpractice law changes back in 2003. It would be interesting to see if in impact their health care costs.