Tort reform

Four states, including Massachusetts, are considering specialized medical malpractice courts, as discussed in this December 16, 2004 National Law Journal article. More discussion here. The American Medical Association weighs in in this December 4, 2004 report, Medical Liability Reform - NOW!, and there is a recent news story from the ABA Journal here Tort Reform Gaining Traction. More advocacy on tort reform, in general, can be found at The American Tort Reform Association, and at The American Tort Reform Foundation.