Is America The Most Litigious Country? The United States is already the most litigious society in the world. We spend about 2.2 percent of gross domestic product, roughly $310 billion a year, or about $1,000 for each person in the country on tort litigation, much higher than any other country. What is the most litigious
What Is Tort Reform In Healthcare? Medical malpractice reform, also known as tort reform, includes strategies to limit medical malpractice costs, deter medical errors and ensure that patients who are injured by medical negligence are fairly compensated. How does tort law affect healthcare? We find statistically significant evidence that states that passed two medical tort
How Much Would Tort Reform Save In Health Care Cost? We find statistically significant evidence that states that passed two medical tort reforms experienced a correlated drop in health care costs. Our findings suggest that the passage of two medical tort reforms is associated with a 2.6 percent decline in the total cost of health