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Medical Malpractice: Insurance Costs Increased but Varied Among Physicians and Hospitals

HRD-86-112 Published: Sep 15, 1986. Publicly Released: Sep 22, 1986.
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In response to congressional requests, GAO reviewed the medical malpractice situation in the United States, including the costs of malpractice insurance for physicians and hospitals.

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