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In a previous article, we discussed the debate over whether medical malpractice suits and the way they’re filed should be reformed. As we mentioned in the first article, there are already special courts that exist where bankruptcies, worker’s compensation cases and tax cases are handled by attorneys specializing in these areas. A. Harrison Barnes, attorney and founder of Law Crossing says the high number of physicians opting to err on the side of caution are on the rise. Further, Barnes reiterates the long held belief that cancer misdiagnoses are the most successful malpractice suits.

Malpractice lawyers work to ensure the rights of their clients who have suffered the consequences of wrong diagnoses. Most agree the both the medical and legal fields would benefit from a nationwide malpractice court system. The Obama Administration, along with many Democrats, remains opposed to the new regulations that are being tossed around. One of those arguments is that it would do nothing for the taxpayer. A. Harrison Barnes reiterates his earlier claim that health care costs would see a significant decline, which makes many wonder how the Obama Administration says it’s of no benefit. It’s not only the Law Crossing founder who has made these statements. The Congressional Budget Office calls the potential savings “huge”. Many analysts have even said more than $50 million could be saved over the next ten years in medical tort reforms. Health care costs lowered, lower malpractice insurance premiums for doctors and hospitals and savings to insurance companies since many physicians would no longer feel as though they had to order the whole realm of tests in their efforts of avoiding lawsuits: the justifications become clear.

These changes are long overdue; and yet very little has been done in recent months. The fact is, these changes should occur sooner rather than later. Now that the health care reform has passed, the time is now for these changes, at the foundational level, so that the new reform can better serve its purpose. Otherwise, we’re in for yet another big letdown in the health care sector.

The advice offered by A. Harrison Barnes hasn’t changed for lawyers wishing to make their mark in this ever-growing national debate. With the potential to forever change the way healthcare is administered in this country, this particular specialty promises to present challenges and rewards for those wishing to make a difference. As far as those closest to the reform measures agree the time has come.

It’s important to realize the Medicare program would benefit greatly from medical malpractice reform. Finally, those supporters of the reform measures are quick to point out the goal is not to protect those medical personnel who practice irresponsibly or illegally; and in fact, is intended to highlight those who jeopardize their patients’ lives to ensure they’re held accountable. The true goal of the reform is to guarantee medical treatment is made available to every American and to provide doctors the freedoms to practice medicine with fewer reservations with the decisions they make.

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