Potential Impacts of Federal Medical Malpractice Interventions

An assessment based on available evidence

Arthur L. Kellermann, James N. Dertouzos

Published Nov 6, 2012

This memo provides a thumbnail review of the empirical literature on the potential costs and benefits of several types of medical malpractice reform policies, specifically in connection with several potential and proposed aspects of federal tort interventions.

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  • Copyright: RAND Corporation
  • Availability: Web-Only
  • Year: 2012
  • Pages: 8
  • Document Number: WR-966

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Kellermann, Arthur L. and James N. Dertouzos, Potential Impacts of Federal Medical Malpractice Interventions: An assessment based on available evidence. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 2012. https://www.rand.org/pubs/working_papers/WR966.html.
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