Pasadena Star News
Letter to the Editor
January 23, 2003
Dear Editor:
Re: "California is Proof: Medical Malpractice
caps Don't Work" -commentary
In addressing the Medical Injury Compensation
Reforms Act of 1975 (MICRA), it's interesting that Jamie Court
asserts a problem exists and the only solution is to "raise the
cap" when MICRA is one of the best consumer protection measures
ever passed by the Legislature. It has succeeded in keeping the
cost of medical malpractice insurance under control. That, in
turn, has helped keep health care costs down for consumers.
To truly believe that lifting MICRA's cap will
benefit Californians is to suggest that our legal system exists
solely to create wealth for Mr. Court's personal injury lawyer
friends.
MICRA works, and I applaud President Bush for
acting to protect access to care for all Americans. If Mr. Court
really wants what is in the best interest of Americans, he ought
to support this kind of common sense reform. Otherwise, he doesn't
speak for the 300 million Americans who rely on access to quality,
affordable healthcare.
Sincerely,
Michael Vallante
Executive Director
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse
Pasadena, CA
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