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It's The Economy (And Combined Ratio) Stupid: Examining The Medical Malpractice Litigation "Crisis" Myth And The Factors Critical To Reform, Mitchell J. Nathanson
It's The Economy (And Combined Ratio) Stupid: Examining The Medical Malpractice Litigation "Crisis" Myth And The Factors Critical To Reform, Mitchell J. Nathanson
Mitchell J Nathanson
This article examines the recurring medical malpractice litigation crisis with an eye toward pinpointing the elusive source of the problem. My thesis is that these crises have recurred every decade or so and will continue to recur indefinitely because the root cause has never been specifically identified. As a result, it is no surprise that reform attempts have proven to be universally ineffective. It is my conclusion that malpractice litigation reform has repeatedly failed because, contrary to the widely held view, there has never been a medical malpractice litigation crisis, per se. Rather, there have been cyclical insurance crises through …
Litigation And Regulatory Issues Affecting Managed Care (Co-Author), Mitchell Nathanson
Litigation And Regulatory Issues Affecting Managed Care (Co-Author), Mitchell Nathanson
Mitchell J Nathanson
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