The Great Medical Malpractice Hoax
Our friends at Public Citizen released a report dispelling the myths associated with the medical malpractice 'crisis'. Are malpractice suits driving up the cost of healthcare? No. The answer is even more simple: medical malpractice.
"The real problems are a lack of attention to patient safety, the high incidence of preventable medical error and the lack of accountability for a small set of doctors who account for a majority of medical malpractice payments, the report reveals. The report also presents several recommendations for Congress, state governments and hospitals to reduce health care costs and save lives."
Read the full report here.