More Facts on Malpractice Costs

Actual Malpractice costs (both legal judgments and out of court settlements) continue to grow at about the same rate at medical costs. The data shows little increase in the past 10 years. There have been slightly higher settlements, and slightly fewer cases.

So why the giant spikes in malpractice insurance rates, and fearmongering about doctors being driven out of business? Ask the insurance companies.