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Azred · 06-11-2003, 07:29 PM

It seems like the Texas Legislature and the Governor have finally done something rational--put a limit on awards in medical malpractice lawsuits. In this particular case, a medical provider, a hospital network, and all other providers to limits of $250,000 each, for an absolute maximum of $750,000.

I have seen both sides of this issue. The mother of a friend of mine from college died due to medical malpractice; that kind of loss devastates a family. However, the astronomical amounts that are sometimes awarded punish everyone, because those high limits raise the cost of medical care for everyone and subsequently raise health insurance premiums (the only downside to actuarial practice, let me tell you). Besides, this will help some people who are currently doctors be able to keep their practices, because you wouldn't believe how expensive malpractice insurance can be.

06-11-2003, 07:29 PM	#1
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 54 Posts: 4,037	It seems like the Texas Legislature and the Governor have finally done something rational--put a limit on awards in medical malpractice lawsuits. In this particular case, a medical provider, a hospital network, and all other providers to limits of $250,000 each, for an absolute maximum of $750,000. I have seen both sides of this issue. The mother of a friend of mine from college died due to medical malpractice; that kind of loss devastates a family. However, the astronomical amounts that are sometimes awarded punish everyone, because those high limits raise the cost of medical care for everyone and subsequently raise health insurance premiums (the only downside to actuarial practice, let me tell you). Besides, this will help some people who are currently doctors be able to keep their practices, because you wouldn't believe how expensive malpractice insurance can be. __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.