Replication data for: The Impact of Medical Liability Standards on Regional Variations in Physician Behavior: Evidence from the Adoption of National-Standard Rules
Principal Investigator(s): View help for Principal Investigator(s) Michael Frakes
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Project Citation:
Frakes, Michael. Replication data for: The Impact of Medical Liability Standards on Regional Variations in Physician Behavior: Evidence from the Adoption of National-Standard Rules. Nashville, TN: American Economic Association [publisher], 2013. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2019-10-11. https://doi.org/10.3886/E112590V1
Project Description
Summary:
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I explore the association between regional variations in physician
behavior and the geographical scope of malpractice standards of
care. I estimate a 30-50 percent reduction in the gap between state
and national utilization rates of various treatments and diagnostic
procedures following the adoption of a rule requiring physicians
to follow national, as opposed to local, standards. These findings
suggest that standardization in malpractice law may lead to greater
standardization in practices and, more generally, that physicians may
indeed adhere to specific liability standards. In connection with the
estimated convergence in practices, I observe no associated changes
in patient health. (JEL I11, I18, J44, K13)
Scope of Project
JEL Classification:
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I11 Analysis of Health Care Markets
I18 Health: Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health
J44 Professional Labor Markets; Occupational Licensing
K13 Tort Law and Product Liability; Forensic Economics
I11 Analysis of Health Care Markets
I18 Health: Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health
J44 Professional Labor Markets; Occupational Licensing
K13 Tort Law and Product Liability; Forensic Economics
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