Obama may be open to reining in medical malpractice suits
June 16, 2009
Whether or not Obama will actually do anything to deal with America’s medical malpractice problems remains to be seen, but this news from the New York Times yesterday is at least movement in the right direction:
“In closed-door talks, Mr. Obama has been making the case that reducing malpractice lawsuits — a goal of many doctors and Republicans — can help drive down health care costs, and should be considered as part of any health care overhaul, according to lawmakers of both parties, as well as A.M.A. officials.
It is a position that could hurt Mr. Obama with the left wing of his party and with trial lawyers who are major donors to Democratic campaigns. But one Democrat close to the president said Mr. Obama, who wants health legislation to have broad support, views addressing medical liability issues as a ‘credibility builder’ — in effect, a bargaining chip that might keep doctors and, more important, Republicans, at the negotiating table.”
Posted by Dan Pero in the categories: Tort Reform
One Response to “Obama may be open to reining in medical malpractice suits”
Medical malpractice lawsuits started out as a great idea….but have gotten way out of control. The lawyers have profited heavily from these lawsuits, so they are fighting the reform.
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