A Washington trial bar association has released a report accusing medical malpractice insurers of price-gouging doctors with excessive premiums.
The American Association for Justice report said that in addition to overcharging clients, insurers are needlessly contributing to the growing cost of health care.
The 22-page report–written by former Missouri Insurance Commissioner Jay Angoff–is based on recent annual reports from the top-15 medical malpractice insurers as rated by Oldwick, N.J.-based A.M. Best Company, the group said.
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