Statement of Lisa A. Rickard, president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, on President Obama’s plan to authorize demonstration projects in states to test potential medical malpractice reforms:

“We are encouraged that the President acknowledges the problem of medical liability lawsuits. While his demonstration program might be a step in the right direction, the devil is in the details. However, one thing is certain: the only way to achieve meaningful medical liability reform is through a comprehensive legislative solution aimed at reducing the soaring costs of defensive medicine – and an overwhelming majority of the American people agree. A new nationwide poll released by Common Good reveals that 83 percent of voters want Congress to include medical liability reform as part of any health care reform plan.” 

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