Number: RL31886
Title: Medical Malpractice Insurance: An Economic Introduction and Review of Historical Experience
Authors: Baird Webel, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report examines the economic issues and historical experience surrounding medical malpractice insurance. It includes an explanation of the fundamentals of insurance and how these fundamentals relate specifically to medical malpractice insurance. It also includes a discussion of the evolution of the medical malpractice insurance market since the 1970s and policy changes over this time, including an assessment of these changes.
Pages: 14
Date: Updated May 3, 2007