Clinton/Obama Offer Solution to Medical Malpractice "Crisis"
Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama joined forces to tackle the issue of Medical Liability Reform. Their answer? Putting patient safety at the forefront of the discussions. In an opinion piece published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the Senators clarify the legal systems role in bringing about changes for patient safety. They quickly dispel the notion that capping jury awards does anything to achieve this end. "Capping malpractice payments may ameliorate rising premium rates, but it would do nothing to prevent unsafe practices or ensure the provision of fair compensation to patients." They go on to detail their legislation for medical liability reform.
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