Tort Reform has not Increased the Number of Doctors in Texas~1 min read
Anew study by David A. Hyman, Charles Silver, and Bernard Black shows that Texas Tort Reform measures have not increased the number of doctors in Texas since 2003.
“Does state tort reform affect physician supply? Tort reformers certainly believe so. Before Texas adopted tort reform in 2003, proponents claimed that physicians were deserting Texas in droves.
After tort reform was enacted, proponents claimed there had been a dramatic increase in physicians moving to Texas due to the improved liability climate. We find no evidence to support either claim. Physician supply was not measurably stunted prior to reform, and did not measurably improve after reform. This is true whether one looks at all patient care physicians in Texas or at high-malpractice-risk specialties.”
Undoubtedly, victims will continue to be blamed and accused of being “money-grubbing” and “litigious,” but studies like this should provide some solace to those who seek redress for the injuries they’ve suffered. Demanding compensation after suffering medical malpractice does not harm our medical community.
