Defensive Medicine Costs at Least $1.4 Billion Annually, Says New MMS Study

First-of-its-kind study shows that tests, procedures, referrals, hospitalizations, or prescriptions ordered by physicians out of the fear of being sued add billions to health care costs, reduce access to care, and may be unsafe for patients. READ MORE (Nov. 17, 2008)

Fledgling Reform Plans Hold Promise for Physicians

Several proposals for national health care reform will be debated in the next Congress. These proposals will likely address several issues important to physicians, including primary care reform, Medicare and professional liability reform. READ MORE (Dec. 23, 2008)