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How would limiting awards affect medical malpractice lawsuits?

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Answer: Supporters say caps on medical malpractice awards discourage frivolous lawsuits and reduce the cost of health care because providers no longer need to practice defensive medicine. Yet research shows that costs from medical liability make up just 2 to 2.5 percent of total health care spending

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