Myth: Limiting Medical Liability Will Reduce Health Care Costs
In a op-ed column, professor Tom Baker examines the issues of rising health care costs and medical liability. He cites a study that found most victims injured by medical errors do not bring legal claims, and the amount of money damages awarded to patients strongly relates to the merits of their claims. Bakers says that eliminating medical liability may save money for health care providers, but would cost society by removing incentives to keep patients safer. (7/12) NY Times
