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.
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