RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA, November 07, 2010 (Press-News.org) There has been a great deal of talk about the topic of medical malpractice with many people advocating that reform is much needed. It's been said that medical malpractice has driven up the cost of health care in the United States. The traditional way of reforming medical malpractice is to put a cap put on damages paid by a doctor. Others have recommended limiting the ability of patients to sue. However, a recent study by Harvard researchers may change the way we look at malpractice reform.
The Harvard University study found that the medical liability system only amounts to 2.4 percent of American health care expenditures. Furthermore, the study also suggests that the cost of medical malpractice lawsuits is below one percent of the $55.6 billion spent on health care in the U.S. in 2008.
The study took into account judgements granted to malpractice plaintiffs, defensive medicine costs, administrative costs such as lawyer fees, and the costs of lost work time.
"This study sheds some light on the bigger picture of health care costs," said Michael Kataf of Nexus Insurance Services. "Malpractice reform may not be as big an issue as economists and politicians are making it out to be."
In light of the debate regarding reforming medical malpractice laws, a recent article written by Peter Orszag at the New York Times offers this proposal for reform: "[A]nyone who could demonstrate that he has followed the recommended course for treating a specific illness or condition could not be held liable."
Peter Orszag's idea has been met with disapproval from other journalists and members of the medical community. They say that allowing the use of guidelines raises issues of fairness. Orszag's idea also doesn't take into account the differences in patients' health situations.
"Even if malpractice reform isn't considered in the current health care bill, the medical community should not allow lawmakers to keep them from focusing on what they believe is in the best interests of the patient. As long as health care practitioners offer the best possible care and are protected with medical malpractice insurance, they should not have to worry about anything else," Michael Kataf said.
Nexus Insurance Services is a professional insurance broker that has helped many doctors, lawyers, realtors, and business owners gain access to insurance providers for their practice or business. The company's mission is to be a firm that brings real value to clients, builds personal relationships on top of business ones, and always conducts itself with sincerity, integrity and fairness. .Because of the relationships with many providers, the company is able to shop a client's application around to get the best rates. Contact Nexus Insurance for a free, no obligation quote on medical malpractice insurance, professional liability insurance, or workers compensation insurance.
Medical Malpractice May Not Cost So Much After All Says Nexus Insurance Services
It's been said that medical malpractice has driven up the cost of health care in the United States. However, a recent study by Harvard researchers may change the way we look at malpractice reform.
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[Press-News.org] Medical Malpractice May Not Cost So Much After All Says Nexus Insurance ServicesIt's been said that medical malpractice has driven up the cost of health care in the United States. However, a recent study by Harvard researchers may change the way we look at malpractice reform.