The medical tort system does not deter medical errors, compensates a small percentage of patients affected by negligent care, and is driving shortages in specialty care through rapidly rising insurance rates. New approaches, including an administrative system of health courts may address these issues and improve patient safety.
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Researchers Evaluate the Feasibility of a No-Fault System for Medically Injured Patients in Utah and Colorado
September 1, 2006 | Program Result Report
Two organizations worked to develop administrative no-fault malpractice compensation systems in Colorado and Utah and to collect and analyze medical-injury data for the two states.