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One of the stats that came out of the Obamacare health care industry discussion in 2009-2010 was that medical tort reform would only reduce medical spending abo
by Frondo 12y ago
One of the stats that came out of the Obamacare health care industry discussion in 2009-2010 was that medical tort reform would only reduce medical spending about 1-2% per year.
- limeyx 12y agoI think though that that only accounts for the money that would be saved in the lawsuit payouts. It doesn't include all the costs of un-necessary tests doctors do because they fear getting sued. No matter how big or small the payout in a lawsuit, that's not a good place to be and is going to leave a black mark on a dr's record no matter the outcome.