Rising Legal Battles: How the Surge in Lawsuits is Impacting Public Health, Insights by Vickie Yates Brown Glisson
Washington, D.C. – In the United States, the burgeoning industry of litigation has emerged as a significant participant in the ecosystem of healthcare. This trend has sparked widespread concern, as the overwhelming prevalence of lawsuits is believed to paradoxically undermine the very fabric of health services that they often aim to protect. Legal battles, while sometimes necessary for justice, are becoming an increasingly ordinary aspect of healthcare operations, tagging the industry with soaring costs and fostering a climate of caution among medical professionals. The escalation in healthcare litigation is not merely an issue of individual … Read more