Americans see malpractice awards less a problem than health care costs

[Judi Lynn]

January 11, 2005

Americans see malpractice awards less a problem than health care costs

WASHINGTON Most Americans want something to be done about the rising costs of health care and insurance before Congress takes on malpractice lawsuits.

Lowering the price of health care and insurance was the top priority named by respondents to a poll done by the Kaiser Family Foundation and Harvard School of Public Health.

While saying malpractice reform is needed, those taking part didn't view it with the same sense of urgency as the White House has.

President Bush says the lawsuits are a big reason for rising medical bills. But more respondents listed high profits made by drug and insurance companies for the climbing costs.
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