Why Isn’t Malpractice Reform An Issue For Democrats? « Alexandria

Why Isn’t Malpractice Reform An Issue For Democrats? « Alexandria
Most people with a medical injury never sue for malpractice. Most of their injuries are too small for a lawyer to take the case, and many of the injured don’t want to enter into the complex and contentious world of the legal system. …

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Innovation Kluwan Two: Some Democrats Still Undecided On Obama

Innovation Kluwan Two: Some Democrats Still Undecided On Obama
And although the Finance Committee does not have jurisdiction over medical malpractice, he said, members were considering whether they could suggest changes that could help reduce the practice of “defensive medicine,” such as …

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Medical Malpractice Reform Does Not Reduce Health ….

Medical Malpractice Reform Does Not Reduce Health ….
… amilies, and on the size of awards paid out when medical mistakes are made. … Trial lawyers, who oppose proposed limits on the suits, are heavily connected with Democrats in their political contributions….

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September 10, 2009

September 10, 2009
Tort lawyer cash is still too high a cost for Obama to pay as reform of malpractice remains anathema to Democrats….

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Congress Is Back In Washington

Congress Is Back In Washington
A majority of voters say that limiting malpractice awards will reduce health care costs. … That’s the only thing that will never be considered, because the trial lawyers are too important as a constituency for the Democrats….

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