A Sure Way To Cut Medical Costs

The Democrats pushing hard for Washington's eventual takeover of the health care industry have dismissed tort reform as a way to bring down medical care costs.

They've said the savings just aren't there. Though some would argue differently, their position was supported by a federal analysis. Almost a year ago, the Congressional Budget Office estimated that changing the rules governing medical malpractice lawsuits would save a mere $5.6 billion over 10 years. Hardly a speck relative to the $2.5 trillion, or 17.6% of gross domestic product, that Americans will spend on health care this year. More...

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