Friday, February 29, 2008

"We ought to have evidence-based tort reform"

The AMA analyzes tort reform:
Recent research -- consistent with earlier studies -- revealed that noneconomic damage caps continue to reduce insurers' claims payouts, which translates to lower rates for doctors.

The AMA analysis also concluded that reforms can help alleviate physician shortages. And some research showed that medical liability risk contributed to higher health care spending, the report said.


Comments:
The AMA thinks tort reform works and concludes that it is the greatest thing since sliced bread.

In other news, teenagers report that not having a curfew and being able to eat pizza and play video games all night improves their grades, and generally makes them healthier and better people.

Further bulletins as events warrant!
 
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