Medical Malpractice: An Overview (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Revised May 5, 2006 |
| Report Number |
RL33358 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Bernadette Fernandez, Domestic Social Policy Division; Baird Webel, Government and Finance Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
| Older Revisions |
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Summary:
The rising cost of medical malpractice insurance is of concern to Congresslargely because of its potential impact on the availability of health care providers andservices. As malpractice insurance becomes increasingly expensive, some physiciansclaim that premium increases have forced them to limit the services they provide,move their practice locations, or leave medicine altogether. This is especially thecase for certain specialists who have experienced the largest premium increases.Some providers have gone on strike to publicize their plight. They cite excessivemalpractice lawsuits and unreasonably large jury awards as the causes of themalpractice insurance "crisis."
