An editorial “Limits on medical malpractice suits” concludes “…limits on medical malpractice lawsuits are essential to any health care overhaul, and should be part of any legislation now advancing in Congress.”
WATCHDOG: This is a thorough and balanced treatment of the issue and responsible advocacy. In addition, the current Anti-Trust exemption of health insurers should be revisited and appropriately modified in a way that encourages, rather than obstructs, competition. These reforms would substantially reduce the cost of health care without compromising quality.
Locally, the New Era and its sister publications should become aroused concerning how public foundation Lancaster General Hospital is using market dominance to generate huge earnings while penuriously neglecting its stated mission and duty to adequately promote public health and education.
