Can the United States Afford a “No-Fault” System of Compensation for Medical Injury?
Studdert, David M., Thomas, Eric J., Zbar, Brett I. W., Newhouse, Joseph P., Weiler, Paul C., Bayuk, Jonathon & Brennan, Troyen A.
Abstract
One of the key issues separating US critics of a no-fault alternative to the tort system for compensating victims of medical injury from supporters is its anticipated cost. Results from a study are presented that estimate the costs of a no-fault system, one that is similar to the system now in operation in Sweden, within the context of the US health care system.