Medical Malpractice: Few Claims Resolved Through Michigan's Voluntary Arbitration Program

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Michigan Medical Malpractice Arbitration Program, focusing on: (1) the extent of hospital, health care provider, and patient participation; (2) the arbitration alternative's effect on medical malpractice claims resolution; and (3) whether arbitration contributed to reduced medical malpractice insurance costs.