Why did the PPACA not emphasize malpractice reform as a more important component of health care reform?

AEI scholars and other experts will examine the likely impact, feasibility, and support for forthcoming health care reforms.

American hospitals have undergone substantial changes in the last quarter-century due to changes in medical technology, changes in payment policies by Medicare and other third-party payers, and new forms of competition from outpatient care and specialty hospitals. Still, the future of the hospital sector is a major issue in all...