Medical Malpractice: Alternatives to Litigation

HRD-92-28 Published: Jan 10, 1992. Publicly Released: Jan 10, 1992.

Highlights

Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO reviewed voluntary arbitration programs and other alternatives for resolving medical malpractice claims.

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Justice and Law Enforcement

Claims settlementHospitalsInsurance claimsInsurance cost controlLiability (legal)Liability insuranceLitigationMalpractice (medical)NegligencePhysicians