Should reform that would overhaul how the American Judicial System handles malpractice cases against doctors and hospitals be a part of the healthcare reform movement? Many argue yes. Philip K. Howard shares his opinion with the Wall Street Journal and explains why medical malpractice is off limits.

One of the talking points in the healthcare debate is the cost of it in the USA. With the American Medical Association estimating a savings of $200 Billion if defensive medicine is eliminated why isn’t medical malpractice at the forefront of the conversation?

Do you think that medical malpractice should be part of the conversation?