Tort reform in Texas is improving physician access. “Physicians and other health care providers are pleased with the results so far.
Citing Texas Department of Insurance figures, a Texas Alliance for Patient Access analysis of Proposition 12’s impact noted an 11.7 percent average cut in the malpractice insurance rates.

The alliance is made up of health care interests who support medical liability reforms.

The analysis also emphasized an increase in the number of physicians working in the state.

‘Texas has added more than 3,000 physicians since the passage of Prop. 12. After years of decline, the ranks of medical specialists are growing,’ the report stated.”