Wall Street Journal Article: Health Reform Requires Lawsuit Reform

This article in the Wall Street Journal written by Philip K. Howard, chairman of the Common Good Institute, emphasizes the importance of addressing medical malpractice reform in the struggle to reduce health care costs. Doctors seek protection from lawsuits by wasting billions of dollars on defensive medicine, and the system rewards volume rather than quality of care. Special health courts present a possible solution to provide expertise, consistency, and cost-savings. 

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