Health insurance group wants rising medical costs slowed down
The Detroit News, MI - Dec 4, 2009
...In addition to outlining firm and measurable cost-containment goals, the legislation also should seek to reform the medical malpractice system and increase penalties to prevent people from only seeking insurance when they get sick...

Ask AP: Thorium fission, health care costs
The Associated Press - Dec 4, 2009
...Doctors want the health care legislation to address malpractice, but trial lawyers — generous campaign contributors to Democrats — are trying to stave off any major changes. The outlook for such reforms in the future is uncertain.

Senate clears first two amendments to healthcare bill
Baltimore Sun, MD - Dec 3, 2009
...Thursday, a group of 10 conservative and liberal budget experts issued a joint statement endorsing proposals for more taxes on high-end "Cadillac" health plans, a more powerful commission to cut Medicare spending and changes to medical malpractice law...