TORT REFORM VERSUS DOCTOR REFORM

Once again, Bush is misleading us to promote his corporate agenda, just as he continues to mislead about Social Security. His proposed reform would have litte effect on cost and NONE on patient safety.

The CBO has issued a report on these issues and I cite the conclusion here:
"In short, the evidence available to date does not make a strong case that restricting malpractice liability would have a significant effect, either positive or negative, on economic efficiency. Thus, choices about specific proposals may hinge more on their implications for equity--in particular, on their effects on health care providers, patients injured through malpractice, and users of the health care system in general."

For the full report, go here: http://www.cbo.gov/showdoc.cfm?index=4968&sequence=0