Health care dispute: Are “defensive medicine” and malpractice insurance driving costs?

Health care dispute: Costs of defensive medicine

Congress’ budget office says limiting malpractice lawsuits could save $41B over 10 years

WASHINGTON — Limits on medical malpractice lawsuits would lead doctors to order up fewer unneeded tests and save taxpayers billions more than previously thought, budget umpires for Congress said Friday in a reversal that puts the issue back in the middle of the health care debate.

Amid criticism of Democrats, Republicans gamble by not offering their own health care plan

WASHINGTON — Even as Republicans pummel President Barack Obama’s health care proposals, some GOP leaders worry their party is being hurt by a Democratic counterattack: Where is your plan?

Senate health negotiators say they have narrowed differences on health care overhaul

WASHINGTON — Senate health care negotiators said Monday they’ve narrowed their differences on a host of difficult issues with just a day or so left to seal an elusive bipartisan deal that could change the course of the contentious debate.

Bipartisan talks may continue beyond Sept. 15 deadline for Senate Finance proposal

WASHINGTON — Senate health care negotiators said Monday they’ve narrowed their differences on a host of difficult issues with just a day or so left to seal an elusive bipartisan deal that could change the course of the contentious debate.

Obama opens the door to compromise on alternatives to malpractice litigation

WASHINGTON — Following President Barack Obama’s offer of compromise on an issue that has long divided Washington, congressional health care negotiators are considering proposals to foster alternatives to medical malpractice lawsuits.

Obama urges health care system overhaul, says too many remain uncovered, system too complex

CHICAGO — President Barack Obama has made another strong pitch for overhauling the U.S. health care system, calling it “a ticking bomb for the federal budget.”

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