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Phase 5: Stabilize & govern · Step 5.4

Pilot a no-fault patient compensation system (optional)

Years 3–10 · UHA; participating statesDiscuss this step

Pros & cons of this step

Pros
  • +Faster, more consistent compensation for injured patients.
  • +May reduce defensive medicine.
Cons
  • −Trial lawyers oppose it; it can lower compensation for severely injured patients.
  • −Constitutional right-to-jury issues in some states.
  • Access to compensation for many vs. large awards for a few.

Trade-off behind each system change